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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Alcester is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £11 - £15 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Alcester is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Forbury Road and arriving at Police Station via Magdalen Street, West Street and Oxfam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Alcester?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Alcester. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon via Leamington Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Reading to Alcester?

The distance between Reading and Alcester is 88 miles. The road distance is 74 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Alcester without a car is to train and line 247 bus which takes 2h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Reading to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Alcester bus from?

Reading to Alcester bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Forbury Road station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Alcester train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Alcester?

The best way to get from Reading to Alcester is to bus and line 50 bus which takes 5h 37m and costs £11 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Reading to Alcester bus arrive?

Reading to Alcester bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Westgate station.

Where does the Reading to Alcester train arrive?

Reading to Alcester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leamington Spa station.

Can I drive from Reading to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Alcester is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Reading to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1549+ hotels available in Alcester.

Reading to Alcester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 247 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 247 bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Eveshamtrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
2. Take the bus from Evesham Bus Station to Police Stationbus 247
2h 57m
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forbury Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to West Streetbus S3 / ...
3. Take the bus from West Street to NatWest Bankbus 50
5h 37m
£12–15
Drive 73.6 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Alcestercar 73.6 mi
1h 48m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Leamington Spatrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Stratford-upon-Avontrain Leamington Spa - Stratford-upon-Avon / ...
3h 32m
£45–67

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Distance: 87 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Forbury Road to Police Station via Westgate, Magdalen Street, West Street, and Oxfam in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Alcester Members Club via Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Oxfam in around 3h 32m.

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