There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Wolverhampton
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Wolverhamptontrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus
5h 2mDrive 122.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Alton Towerscar 122.4 mi
2h 55m£31–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the bus from The Gateway to bus stationbus 64
6h 37m£33–49Train
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Uttoxetertrain
6h 17m£51–81Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus
7h 2m
Aberystwyth to Alton Towers by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Alton Towers is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Alton Towers is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Alton Towers. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Alton Towers via Bus Station and Wolverhampton Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Alton Towers. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Uttoxeter via Shrewsbury and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Alton Towers is 149 miles. The road distance is 123.1 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Alton Towers without a car is to train and bus via Wolverhampton which takes 5h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Aberystwyth to Alton Towers, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Alton Towers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Alton Towers train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Alton Towers is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Alton Towers, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Alton Towers via Shrewsbury, Crewe, Uttoxeter, Railway Station, and Alton Towers Gate 01 in around 6h 17m. 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 7h 2m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Crewe to Uttoxeter
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 330 174 0598
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
Bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
Bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- [email protected]
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from The Gateway to bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- D&G Bus
- SIngle Ticket One way
- £3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Alton Towers bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Aberystwyth to Alton Towers train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Alton Towers is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Aberystwyth to Alton Towers.
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