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How to get fromBasingstoke to Alton Towersby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 25m
    £141–188

  2. Drive  152.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Alton Towerscar car 152.7 mi
    2h 53m
    £38–55

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 18m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 806
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 5m

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  • Distance: 172.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Basingstoke to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Alton Towers via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 3, Watford Junction station, and Alton Towers in around 6h 5m.

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