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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Alcester is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Alcester is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Police Station via Coach Station, Transport Museum and McDonalds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Alcester?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Alcester. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Redditch via Moorgate station, London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Colchester to Alcester?

The distance between Colchester and Alcester is 195 miles. The road distance is 143.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Alcester without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Colchester to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Alcester bus from?

Colchester to Alcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Alcester train from?

Colchester to Alcester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Alcester?

The best way to get from Colchester to Alcester is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Colchester to Alcester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Alcester train arrive?

Colchester to Alcester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Alcester is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Colchester to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1556+ hotels available in Alcester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 32m
£70–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Transport Museum to McDonaldsbus X18
7h 30m
£34–75
Drive 142.4 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Alcestercar 142.4 mi
2h 55m
£35–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
6h 53m
£99–160

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Distance: 193.5 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Police Station via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Redditch, and Redditch Bus Station in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Police Station via Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, Transport Museum, and McDonalds in around 7h 30m.

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