What is the cheapest way to get from Alton Towers to Basingstoke?

The cheapest way to get from Alton Towers to Basingstoke is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alton Towers to Basingstoke?

The fastest way to get from Alton Towers to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Alton Towers and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Alton Towers to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Alton Towers and arriving at The Malls via Watford Junction station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Alton Towers and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Alton Towers to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent and arriving at Basingstoke via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Alton Towers to Basingstoke?

The distance between Alton Towers and Basingstoke is 174 miles. The road distance is 150.7 miles.

How do I travel from Alton Towers to Basingstoke without a car?

The best way to get from Alton Towers to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £140 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Alton Towers to Basingstoke?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Alton Towers to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alton Towers to Basingstoke bus from?

Alton Towers to Basingstoke bus services, operated by The Coach Company UK, depart from Alton Towers station.

Where do I catch the Alton Towers to Basingstoke train from?

Alton Towers to Basingstoke train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.

Train or bus from Alton Towers to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Alton Towers to Basingstoke is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Alton Towers to Basingstoke bus arrive?

Alton Towers to Basingstoke bus services, operated by The Coach Company UK, arrive at Watford Junction station.

Where does the Alton Towers to Basingstoke train arrive?

Alton Towers to Basingstoke train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Alton Towers to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Alton Towers to Basingstoke is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Alton Towers to Basingstoke.

Where can I stay near Basingstoke?

There are 825+ hotels available in Basingstoke.

Alton Towers to Basingstoke - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 29m
£142–195
Drive 149.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alton Towers to Basingstokecar 149.8 mi
2h 58m
£38–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Birmingham New St Stationbus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 8m
Bus, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Macclesfield Queen Victoria Stbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain
4h 35m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Watford Junction stationbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Mallsbus 806
6h 5m
Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Macclesfield Queen Victoria Stbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 32m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 172.9 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Basingstoke hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton Towers to The Malls via Alton Towers, Watford Junction station, Heathrow Terminal 2, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 5m.

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