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How to get fromAlton to Alton Towersby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Alton to Alton Towers by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain train Alton - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 46m
    £101–190

  2. Drive 159.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Alton Towerscar car 159.7 mi
    3h 19m
    £39–56

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 58m

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Alton to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 6m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 3bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 23m

  6. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    9h 54m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alton to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 209.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Alton to Alton Towers via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drayman's Way to Alton Towers via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 3, Watford Junction station, and Alton Towers in around 7h 23m.

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