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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    2h 50m

  2. Drive 56.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bolton to Alton Towerscar car 56.4 mi
    1h 17m
    £14–20

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 23m

  4. Line 582 bus, line 19 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Shopping Park to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 582
    2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Mbus bus 19 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 3m

  5. Line 8 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus
    3. Take the bus from bus station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    5h 32m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 53.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

The Coach Company UK operates a bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towers once a week, and the journey takes 2h.

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