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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 59m
    £105–154

  2. Drive  135.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bath to Alton Towerscar car 135.2 mi
    2h 44m
    £34–49

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 13m

  4. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 26m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 32m

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  • Distance: 160.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stoke-on-Trent every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–100 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Alton Towers via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham New St Station, and Alton Towers in around 7h 26m.

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