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How to get fromAlton Towers to Cumbriaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alton Towers to Cumbria by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Warringtonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 37m

  2. Drive 145.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton Towers to Cumbriacar car 145.2 mi
    2h 46m
    £36–52

  3. Bus, train via Macclesfield

    1. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Macclesfield Queen Victoria Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 56m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    6h 40m

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus bus 508
    7h 20m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alton Towers to Cumbria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from Alton Towers to Longthwaite road end via Alton Towers, Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 6h 40m.

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