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How to get fromAberdare to Alton Towersby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberdare to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 10m

  2. Drive  137.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberdare to Alton Towerscar car 137.1 mi
    3h 16m
    £34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Wolverhampton Bus Stationbus bus Cp4
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    9h 52m

  4. Line 9 bus, bus, train, line 103 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gadlys Terrace to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus bus 172 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    3. Take the train from Abergavenny to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to bus stationbus bus 103
    5. Take the bus from bus station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    9h 52m

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  • Distance: 183.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a bus from Aberdare Bus Station 1 to Alton Towers via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Three Elms, Sophia Gardens, Wolverhampton Bus Station, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 9h 52m.

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