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

The cheapest way to get from Alton Towers to Cardiff is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alton Towers to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Alton Towers and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Alton Towers to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Alton Towers and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Alton Towers and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Alton Towers to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Alton Towers to Cardiff?

The distance between Alton Towers and Cardiff is 168 miles. The road distance is 148.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alton Towers to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Alton Towers to Cardiff, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Alton Towers to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Alton Towers to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Alton Towers to Cardiff bus arrive?

Alton Towers to Cardiff bus services, operated by The Coach Company UK, arrive at Birmingham New St Station.

Where does the Alton Towers to Cardiff train arrive?

Alton Towers to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Alton Towers to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Alton Towers to Cardiff is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Alton Towers to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Alton Towers to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 1m
£108–170
Drive 148 mi
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1. Drive from Alton Towers to Cardiffcar 148 mi
2h 48m
£36–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Birmingham New St Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
6h 57m
Line 103 bus, train
1. Take the bus from bus station to Railway Stationbus 103
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 21m

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Distance: 167 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Alton Towers, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Alton Towers to Cardiff Central via Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton Towers to Sophia Gardens via Alton Towers, Birmingham New St Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 57m.

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