What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Alcester?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Alcester is to train and bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to Alcester?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Alcester is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Interchange/A1 and arriving at Police Station via Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Barford Street and Alexandra Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Alcester?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Alcester. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Redditch via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Alcester?

The distance between Barnsley and Alcester is 119 miles. The road distance is 114.9 miles.

How do I travel from Barnsley to Alcester without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Alcester without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to Alcester?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Barnsley to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Alcester bus from?

Barnsley to Alcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Alcester train from?

Barnsley to Alcester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Alcester?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Alcester is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Barnsley to Alcester bus arrive?

Barnsley to Alcester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Alcester train arrive?

Barnsley to Alcester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Alcester is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Barnsley to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1522+ hotels available in Alcester.

Barnsley to Alcester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Alcester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain Four Oaks - Redditch / ...
4h 3m
£42–75
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Meadowhalltrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain
4. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Police Stationbus 26
5h 24m
£20–38
Drive 114.2 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Alcestercar 114.2 mi
2h 5m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barford Street to Alexandra Hospitalbus 50A
6h 58m

Barnsley to Alcester by train and bus

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Distance: 118.7 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Alcester, Warwickshire, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Police Station via Sheffield, Birmingham New Street, Redditch, and Redditch Bus Station in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A1 to Police Station via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Birmingham Coach Station, Barford Street, and Alexandra Hospital in around 6h 58m.

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