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

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There are 7 ways to get from Brighton to Alton Towers by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 56m
    £130–202

  2. Drive  207.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brighton to Alton Towerscar car 207.3 mi
    3h 46m
    £52–75

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bonners Lane to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 7m

  4. Bus via Harrow

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 17m

  5. Train, bus via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 37m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Derby Bus Stationbus bus Uk900
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    9h 59m

  7. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 46m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Alton Towers via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Alton Towers via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 3, Watford Junction station, and Alton Towers in around 7h 17m.

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