What is the cheapest way to get from Alton to Tenby?

The cheapest way to get from Alton to Tenby is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alton to Tenby?

The fastest way to get from Alton to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Alton and Tenby?

No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Drayman's Way and arriving at Upper Park Road via Station Road and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Alton and Tenby?

No, there is no direct train from Alton to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Tenby via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Alton to Tenby?

The distance between Alton and Tenby is 251 miles. The road distance is 209.6 miles.

How do I travel from Alton to Tenby without a car?

The best way to get from Alton to Tenby without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £100 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Alton to Tenby?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Alton to Tenby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alton to Tenby bus from?

Alton to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Alton to Tenby train from?

Alton to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Alton to Tenby?

The best way to get from Alton to Tenby is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Alton to Tenby bus arrive?

Alton to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Upper Park Road station.

Where does the Alton to Tenby train arrive?

Alton to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Tenby station.

Can I drive from Alton to Tenby?

Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Tenby is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Alton to Tenby.

Where can I stay near Tenby?

There are 1987+ hotels available in Tenby.

Alton to Tenby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alton to Tenby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Tenbytrain London Paddington - Pembroke Dock
6h 24m
£104–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Upper Park Roadbus 508
8h 4m
£46–115
Drive 208.3 mi
1. Drive from Alton to Tenbycar 208.3 mi
3h 55m
£51–74
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penallytrain
8h 45m
£97–193

Alton to Tenby by bus, foot, and train

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6h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.5 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Alton, Hampshire, England and Tenby, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Tenby once a week. Tickets cost £95–190 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Upper Park Road twice daily. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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