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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Alcester is to bus via Redditch which costs £16 - £30 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Alcester is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Police Station via Barford Street and Alexandra Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Alcester?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Alcester. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Redditch via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Manchester to Alcester?

The distance between Manchester and Alcester is 109 miles. The road distance is 103.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Alcester without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Manchester to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Alcester bus from?

Manchester to Alcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Alcester train from?

Manchester to Alcester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Alcester?

The best way to get from Manchester to Alcester is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Manchester to Alcester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Alcester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Alcester is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Manchester to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1547+ hotels available in Alcester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain Four Oaks - Redditch / ...
3h 33m
£37–76
Bus via Redditch
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk076 / ...
5h 11m
£17–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barford Street to Alexandra Hospitalbus 50A
5h 8m
Drive 103.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Alcestercar 103.1 mi
2h 12m
£26–37

Manchester to Alcester by train and bus

139Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 108.8 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Police Station via Birmingham New Street, Redditch, and Redditch Bus Station in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Barford Street, and Alexandra Hospital in around 5h 8m.

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