Birmingham to Alcorcón by bus
Alcorcón lies 1,357 km (843 mi) south of Birmingham, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 36 min including stops, over roughly 1,656 km (1,029 mi) of road.
| Birmingham | Alcorcón | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Population | 1.2 million | 172,384 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 729 m (2,392 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | 28920–28925 |
Clocks in Alcorcón are 1 h ahead of Birmingham right now, so a 24 h 36 min journey lands 25 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Alcorcón
Crossing from United Kingdom into Spain: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
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Staying in Alcorcón
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Common questions
How far is Alcorcón from Birmingham?
1,357 km (843 mi) in a straight line, south of Birmingham; by road roughly 1,656 km (1,029 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Alcorcón by bus?
About 24 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Alcorcón?
Alcorcón is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Alcorcón?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.