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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Wolverhamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 58m

  2. Drive  164.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bridgend to Alton Towerscar car 164.2 mi
    3h 2m
    £41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 112
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 52m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Derbytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 27m
    £80–133

  5. Train, bus via Newport

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 27m

  6. Train, line 103 bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Crewetrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to bus stationbus bus 103
    6h 36m

Bridgend to Alton Towers by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Alton Towers via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham New St Station, and Alton Towers in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bridgend to Alton Towers via Bristol Parkway, Derby, Uttoxeter, Railway Station, and Alton Towers Gate 01 in around 6h 27m.

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