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

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There are 6 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 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

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk066 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus Uk980
    8h 32m
    £29–43

  3. 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 50m

  4. Drive  205.7 mi

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

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, 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 56m

  6. Fly from London Gatwick 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

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

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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 50m.

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