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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, bus

    best
    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 12m

  2. Drive  135.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bath to Alton Towerscar car 135.2 mi
    2h 45m
    £34–49

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 49m
    £68–105

  4. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 28m

  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 29m

Bath to Alton Towers by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham New St Station, and Alton Towers in around 7h 28m.

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