Bus from Alcester to Redditch
5 direct routes · 20–27 min · first bus 06:39, last bus 19:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Redditch as of 19:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Alcester, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Stagecoach Midlands | ~27 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:39 | 18:18 | Police Station (Opp) | Evesham Street (Northbound) | Kings Coughton, Coughton & Studley |
| 247 | Diamond Bus | ~20 min | 7 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 08:46 | 17:57 | Roebuck Inn (Opp) | Alexandra Hospital (Adj) | Kings Coughton, Coughton & Studley |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 229, 247A, 512
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | Stagecoach Midlands | ~21 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:10 | 19:10 | Police Station (Opp) | Alexandra Hospital (Adj) | Kings Coughton, Coughton & Studley |
| 247A | Diamond Bus | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:15 | 16:15 | Alcester Academy Bus Park (Adj) | Alexandra Hospital (Adj) | Kings Coughton, Coughton & Studley |
| 512 | Flexibus | ~22 min | 1 | Mondays only | 10:08 | 10:08 | Police Station (Opp) | Unicorn Hill (Stand L) | Kings Coughton, Sambourne, Studley & Mappleborough Green |
Times are for the first boarding point in Alcester on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 26 bus, 247 bus, 229 bus or 512 bus timetable.
Fares from Alcester to Redditch
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Alcester to Redditch?
5 routes run directly from Alcester to Redditch: the 26 (Stagecoach Midlands), the 247 (Diamond Bus), the 229 (Stagecoach Midlands), the 247A (Diamond Bus), the 512 (Flexibus). The most frequent is the 26, 12 times each weekday — board at Police Station (Opp) and get off at Evesham Street (Northbound), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Alcester to Redditch?
Between 20 minutes on the 247 and 27 on the 26, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kings Coughton, Coughton, Studley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Alcester to Redditch?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:39 and the last around 19:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Alcester to Redditch?
Adult singles from Alcester to Redditch: £3.00 on the 26 and 229 (Stagecoach Midlands). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.