What is the cheapest way to get from Barry to Alton Towers (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barry to Alton Towers (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Barry to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Barry and Alton Towers (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Barry Civic Offices 2 and arriving at Alton Towers via Sophia Gardens, Lordswood Road and Wolverhampton Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Barry and Alton Towers (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Barry to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Cardiff Central and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Barry to Alton Towers (Station)?

The distance between Barry and Alton Towers (Station) is 185 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.

How do I travel from Barry to Alton Towers (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Barry to Alton Towers (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £120 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Barry to Alton Towers (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Barry to Alton Towers (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry to Alton Towers (Station) bus from?

Barry to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Barry to Alton Towers (Station) train from?

Barry to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Barry to Alton Towers (Station)?

The best way to get from Barry to Alton Towers (Station) is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Barry to Alton Towers (Station) bus arrive?

Barry to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Road station.

Where does the Barry to Alton Towers (Station) train arrive?

Barry to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Barry to Alton Towers (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Alton Towers (Station) is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Barry to Alton Towers (Station).

Where can I stay near Alton Towers (Station)?

There are 1196+ hotels available in Alton Towers (Station).

Barry to Alton Towers (Station) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 59m
£121–178
Drive 157.1 mi
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1. Drive from Barry to Alton Towers (Station)car 157.1 mi
3h 5m
£39–56
Train, bus via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from The Gateway to bus stationbus 64
8h 19m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus
6h 30m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Roadbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus
8h 42m

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Distance: 184.3 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Barry to Alton Towers (Station) via Cardiff Central, Bristol Parkway, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barry Civic Offices 2 to Alton Towers via Ninian Park PH, Sophia Gardens, Lordswood Road, and Wolverhampton Police Station in around 8h 42m.

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