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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 55m
    £111–173

  2. Drive 147.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caerphilly to Alton Towerscar car 147.3 mi
    2h 54m
    £36–52

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 32m

  4. Train, line 103 bus

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to bus stationbus bus 103
    6h 59m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk084
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 18m

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  • Distance: 184.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Caerphilly to Alton Towers via Cardiff Central, Bristol Parkway, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Gate Square to Alton Towers via Newport Train Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham New St Station, and Alton Towers in around 7h 18m.

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