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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alton Towers Entrance to Stoke-on-Trent rail stationbus bus 32A
    2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Rugbytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    3h 13m
    £29–53

  2. Drive  81 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton Towers to Northamptoncar car 81 mi
    1h 46m
    £21–30

  3. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Birmingham New St Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    3h 39m

  4. Bus, train via Derby

    1. Take the bus from Alton Towers Entrance to Railway Stationbus bus X80
    2. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Street to The Squarebus bus X7
    4. Take the bus from The Square to Marriott Streetbus bus 77 / ...
    4h 44m

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  • Distance: 100.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Alton Towers to Northampton. However, you can walk to Alton Towers Entrance, take the bus to Stoke-on-Trent rail station, walk to Stoke-on-Trent, take the train to Rugby, then take the train to Northampton. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton Towers to Northampton via Alton Towers, Birmingham New St Station, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 39m.

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