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How to get fromBishop Auckland to Alton Towersby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffieldtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 30m

  2. Drive 143.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bishop Auckland to Alton Towerscar car 143.9 mi
    2h 53m
    £35–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from General Hospital to John Dobson Streetbus bus X21
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 11m

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus Uk980 / ...
    7h 45m
    £49–91

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Map of how to get from Bishop Auckland to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 148.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Bishop Auckland, England and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a bus from General Hospital to Alton Towers via John Dobson Street, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds Cultural B, and Alton Towers in around 8h 11m.

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