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

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There are 7 ways to get from Barking to Alton Towers by subway, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Barking station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway Hammersmith & City / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 8m
    £82–152

  2. Drive  151.7 mi

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

  3. Train, bus

    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 24m

  4. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    6h 6m
    £233–352

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manor Park Crescent to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 49m

  6. 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 42m

  7. 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 33m

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 170.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

British Airways, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, The Coach Company UK operates a bus from Manor Park Crescent to Alton Towers once a week, and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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