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

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There are 4 ways to get from Alton Towers to Rugby 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
    2h 33m
    £24–38

  2. Drive  60.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton Towers to Rugbycar car 60.4 mi
    1h 33m
    £16–22

  3. Bus, train via Tamworth

    1. Take the bus from Alton Towers Entrance to Railway Stationbus bus X80
    2. Take the train from Tamworth to Rugbytrain train Crewe - London Euston / ...
    3h 3m

  4. 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 Rugbytrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    3h 9m

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  • Distance: 81.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Alton Towers to Rugby. However, you can walk to Alton Towers Entrance, take the bus to Stoke-on-Trent rail station, walk to Stoke-on-Trent, then take the train to Rugby. Alternatively, you can drive from Alton Towers to Rugby in around 1h 33m.

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