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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
    4h 44m
    £81–126

  2. Drive  122.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Alton Towerscar car 122.4 mi
    2h 54m
    £30–44

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the bus from The Gateway to bus stationbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from bus station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    6h 43m
    £38–61

  4. Train, bus via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Wolverhamptontrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 3m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 53m

Aberystwyth to Alton Towers by train, bus, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Alton Towers via Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Longton in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Alton Towers via Bus Station, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 6h 53m.

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