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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Warrington

    best
    1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 5m

  2. Bus via bus station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus
    3. Take the bus from bus station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    5h 42m
    £10–14

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Manchester Victoriatrain train Blackburn - Manchester Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 18m

  4. Drive  67.2 mi

    1. Drive from Accrington to Alton Towerscar car 67.2 mi
    1h 35m
    £17–25

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X41
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 40m

Accrington to Alton Towers by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a bus from Infant Street to Alton Towers via Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly, Travis Street, Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St, and Alton Towers in around 4h 40m.

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