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How to get fromBelfast to Alton Towersby plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or car

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There are 14 ways to get from Belfast to Alton Towers by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or car

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    2. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 51m

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Alton Towerscar car
    7h 19m
    £96–323

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    11h 54m
    £118–178

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    13h 2m

  5. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Salthouse Quay to Alton Towersbus bus
    13h 23m

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 21m

  7. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 33m

  8. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 29m

  9. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 54m

  10. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 58m

  11. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to East Midlands Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane BHD - EMA
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 9m

  12. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BHD - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 21m

  13. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Salthouse Quay to Alton Towersbus bus
    14h 10m

  14. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    14h 11m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Alton Towers, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Alton Towers. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Macclesfield, walk to Macclesfield Queen Victoria St, take the bus to Alton Towers, then walk to Alton Towers. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Alton Towers via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Crewe, and Longton in around 11h 54m.

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