There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Alcester by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain
4h 2m£56–96Drive 55.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swindon to Alcestercar 55.7 mi
1h 15m£14–20Bus, line 540 bus, line 247 bus
- Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from The Crescent to Evesham Bus Stationbus 540
- Take the bus from Evesham Bus Station to Police Stationbus 247
5h 38mTrain
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain
4h 3m£44–77
Swindon to Alcester by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Alcester is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Alcester is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Police Station via Clarence Street, The Crescent and Evesham Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Alcester. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Redditch via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Swindon and Alcester is 146 miles. The road distance is 56 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Alcester without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Swindon to Alcester, including transfers.
Swindon to Alcester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.
Swindon to Alcester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Alcester is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 540 bus and line 247 bus, which costs and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Alcester, Warwickshire, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Police Station via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Redditch, and Redditch Bus Station in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Police Station via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Clarence Street, The Crescent, and Evesham Bus Station in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Redditch
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Redditch
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
Bus from The Crescent to Evesham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
Bus from Evesham Bus Station to Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to Alcester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.
Swindon to Alcester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Alcester is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Swindon to Alcester.
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