There are 5 ways to get from Caerphilly to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 58m£139–200Drive 147.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Caerphilly to Alton Towerscar 147.3 mi
2h 54m£37–53Train, line 103 bus
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to bus stationbus 103
6h 58mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus
6h 27mBus
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Lordswood Roadbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus
7h 49m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caerphilly to Alton Towers is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Caerphilly to Alton Towers is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Caerphilly to Alton Towers. However, there are services departing from South Gate Square and arriving at Alton Towers via Kingsway K14, Lordswood Road and Wolverhampton Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Caerphilly to Alton Towers. However, there are services departing from Caerphilly and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Cardiff Central and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Caerphilly and Alton Towers is 185 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.
The best way to get from Caerphilly to Alton Towers without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £130 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Caerphilly to Alton Towers, including transfers.
Caerphilly to Alton Towers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.
Caerphilly to Alton Towers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Caerphilly to Alton Towers is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 49m.
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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Gate Square to Alton Towers via Market Square 15A, Kingsway K14, Lordswood Road, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 7h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Potteries
Bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- First Potteries
- Phone
- +44 330 174 0598
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
Bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
Bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Lordswood Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Caerphilly to Alton Towers bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Road station.
Caerphilly to Alton Towers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caerphilly to Alton Towers is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Caerphilly to Alton Towers.
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