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How to get fromAshton-under-Lyne to Alton Towersby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Alton Towers by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Ashton-under-Lyne to Piccadillytram tram Blue Line
    2. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    2h 57m

  2. Drive 43.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Alton Towerscar car 43.6 mi
    1h 9m
    £11–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ashton-under-Lyne to Alton Towerstaxi taxi 43.6 mi
    1h 9m
    £90–110

  4. Line 330 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Street to Stockport Interchangebus bus 330
    2. Take the bus from Mersey Square to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 28m

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  • Distance: 47.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Ashton-under-Lyne, England and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a bus from Old Street to Alton Towers via Stockport Interchange, Mersey Square, and Alton Towers in around 3h 28m.

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