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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alcester is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alcester is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Police Station via Worcester Bus Station, Bromsgrove Bus Station and Redditch Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Alcester?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Alcester. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Redditch via University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Alcester?

The distance between Cardiff and Alcester is 131 miles. The road distance is 92.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alcester without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Cardiff to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alcester bus from?

Cardiff to Alcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alcester train from?

Cardiff to Alcester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Alcester?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alcester is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 144 bus, which costs and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Cardiff to Alcester bus arrive?

Cardiff to Alcester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Worcester Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Alcester train arrive?

Cardiff to Alcester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at University station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Alcester is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Cardiff to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1522+ hotels available in Alcester.

Cardiff to Alcester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 144 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Universitytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 49m
£52–81
Drive 92.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Alcestercar 92.2 mi
1h 48m
£23–33
Bus, line 144 bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Worcester Bus Stationbus Cp4
2. Take the bus from Worcester Bus Station to Bromsgrove Bus Stationbus 144
4h 55m
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Bromsgrovetrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
4h 49m
£33–67

Cardiff to Alcester by train and bus

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3h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.9 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Alcester, Warwickshire, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to University hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Police Station via Worcester Bus Station, Bromsgrove Bus Station, and Redditch Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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