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

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdare to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    5h 35m
    £127–194

  2. Drive 137.1 mi

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

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Gateway to bus stationbus bus 64
    9h 51m

  4. Train, bus

    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 9m

  5. Line 9 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Gadlys Terrace to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 172 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Roadbus bus 111 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Police Stationbus bus X8
    6. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    10h 3m

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  • Distance: 199.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Aberdare to Alton Towers via Cardiff Central, Bristol Parkway, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Alton Towers via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, Lordswood Road, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 10h 3m.

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