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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 44m
    £108–152

  2. Drive 129.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bristol to Alton Towerscar car 129.4 mi
    2h 24m
    £32–46

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 34m

  4. Bus via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Roadbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Police Stationbus bus X8
    3. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 9m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 24m

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 148.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stoke-on-Trent every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers via Lordswood Road, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 5h 9m.

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