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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Warrington

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 43m

  2. Drive 93.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Alton Towerscar car 93.2 mi
    1h 55m
    £23–33

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 23m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 29m

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  • Distance: 96.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Alton Towers via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St, and Alton Towers in around 4h 29m.

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