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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Alcester is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Alcester is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Barford Street and Alexandra Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Alcester?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Alcester. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Redditch via Kettering, Leicester and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Bedford to Alcester?

The distance between Bedford and Alcester is 110 miles. The road distance is 70.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Alcester without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 2m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Bedford to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Alcester bus from?

Bedford to Alcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Alcester train from?

Bedford to Alcester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Alcester?

The best way to get from Bedford to Alcester is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Bedford to Alcester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bedford to Alcester train arrive?

Bedford to Alcester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Alcester is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Bedford to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1547+ hotels available in Alcester.

Bedford to Alcester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Alcester by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus X5
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain
4h 2m
£32–75
Drive 70.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bedford to Alcestercar 70.4 mi
1h 38m
£18–25
Bus, train via Coventry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus X5
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Coventrytrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station Bridge to Parish Churchbus 11
4. Take the bus from Parish Church to McDonaldsbus X18 / ...
5h 15m
£26–53
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain
4h 27m
£52–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barford Street to Alexandra Hospitalbus 50A
6h 56m

Bedford to Alcester by bus and train

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4h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 108.9 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Police Station via Kettering, Leicester, Birmingham New Street, Redditch, and Redditch Bus Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Police Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Birmingham Coach Station, Barford Street, and Alexandra Hospital in around 6h 56m.

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