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How to get fromBarking to Alton Towersby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bonners Lane to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 20m

  2. Drive  151.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barking to Alton Towerscar car 151.7 mi
    3h 2m
    £38–54

  3. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    6h 1m
    £219–394

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Middlesex University to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 8m

  5. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Derby Bus Stationbus bus Uk004 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    7h 51m

  6. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 43m

London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

British Airways, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, The Coach Company UK operates a bus from Middlesex University to Alton Towers once a week, and the journey takes 4h.

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