There are 4 ways to get from Alton Towers to Cumbria by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Alton Towers to Warringtonbus
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 8mDrive 145.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alton Towers to Cumbriacar 145.2 mi
2h 46m£36–52Bus, train via Macclesfield
- Take the bus from Alton Towers to Macclesfield Queen Victoria Stbus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 26mBus
- Take the bus from Alton Towers to Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield Stbus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
6h 58m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alton Towers to Cumbria is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Alton Towers to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Alton Towers to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Alton Towers and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Alton Towers and Cumbria is 158 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.
The best way to get from Alton Towers to Cumbria without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Alton Towers to Cumbria, including transfers.
Alton Towers to Cumbria bus services, operated by The Coach Company UK, depart from Alton Towers station.
Alton Towers to Cumbria bus services, operated by The Coach Company UK, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton Towers to Cumbria is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Alton Towers to Cumbria.
There are 849+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Alton Towers, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a vehicle from Alton Towers to Cumbria via Alton Towers, Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St, Manchester Central Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 174 0598
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
Bus from Alton Towers to Warrington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
Bus from Alton Towers to Macclesfield Queen Victoria St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
Bus from Alton Towers to Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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