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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
    £46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 52m

  4. Train, fly, 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 17m

  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 Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
    6h 48m
    £102–152

  6. Bus via Harrow

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 53m

Bournemouth to Alton Towers by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest 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 Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham New St Station, and Alton Towers in around 7h 52m. 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 48m.

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