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

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There are 6 ways to get from Alton Towers to Windermere by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Warrington

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Warringtonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 11m

  2. Drive 122.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton Towers to Windermerecar car 122.8 mi
    2h 19m
    £30–44

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Longton to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 14m
    £74–114

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 59m

  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 Manchester Airport - Windermere
    5h 5m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus X8
    6h 23m

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  • Distance: 129.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Alton Towers to Windermere via Longton, Crewe, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton Towers to Bus Rail Interchange via Alton Towers, Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 23m.

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