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

The cheapest way to get from Alcester to Shropshire is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alcester to Shropshire is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Alcester and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Alcester station to Shropshire station. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Bus Station via Alexandra Hospital and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Alcester and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Alcester to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Redditch and arriving at Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Alcester to Shropshire?

The distance between Alcester and Shropshire is 71 miles. The road distance is 58 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alcester to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £20 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Alcester to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Shropshire bus from?

Alcester to Shropshire bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, depart from Alexandra Hospital station.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Shropshire train from?

Alcester to Shropshire train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Redditch station.

Train or bus from Alcester to Shropshire?

The best way to get from Alcester to Shropshire is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £20 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Alcester to Shropshire bus arrive?

Alcester to Shropshire bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, arrive at Barford Street station.

Where does the Alcester to Shropshire train arrive?

Alcester to Shropshire train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Alcester to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Shropshire is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Alcester to Shropshire.

Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 939+ hotels available in Shropshire.

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There are 3 ways to get from Alcester to Shropshire by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Redditch to Birmingham New Streettrain Redditch - Four Oaks / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 31m
£20–53
Drive 57.7 mi
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1. Drive from Alcester to Shropshirecar 57.7 mi
1h 21m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alexandra Hospital to Barford Streetbus 50A
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
4h 25m

Alcester to Shropshire by bus and train

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Distance: 70.8 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Police Station to Sharpstones Lane Jct via Redditch Bus Station, Redditch, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Bus Station in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Bus Station via Alexandra Hospital, Barford Street, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 25m.

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