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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, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent rail station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    5h 21m
    £58–131

  2. Drive  205.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brighton to Alton Towerscar car 205.7 mi
    3h 49m
    £52–75

  3. Train, bus via Leicester

    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

    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 20m

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 56m

  6. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, bus

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 50m

  7. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 28m

Brighton to Alton Towers by train, subway, bus, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

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 20m.

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