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How to get fromBarnstaple to Alton Towers (Station)by train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Alton Towers (Station) by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    5h 42m
    £156–248

  2. Drive 217.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Alton Towers (Station)car car 217.8 mi
    3h 52m
    £53–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Roadbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    9h 11m

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 34m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 28m

Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Alton Towers (Station), England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Alton Towers (Station) via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers via Lordswood Road and Wolverhampton Police Station in around 9h 11m.

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