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How to get fromBournemouth to Alton Towersby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bournemouth to Alton Towers by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 23m

  2. Drive  180.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Alton Towerscar car 180.5 mi
    4h 11m
    £45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 12m

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    6h 56m
    £77–293

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train Reading - Leeds / ...
    6h 32m
    £101–149

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SOU - BHX
    3. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 22m

Bournemouth to Alton Towers by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Alton Towers via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 3, Watford Junction station, and Alton Towers in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bournemouth to Alton Towers via Birmingham New Street, Derby, Uttoxeter, Railway Station, and Alton Towers Gate 01 in around 6h 32m.

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