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There are 7 ways to get from Cairnryan to Alton Towers by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    9h 56m

  2. Drive  265.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Alton Towerscar car 265.1 mi
    4h 52m
    £66–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    10h 2m

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Salthouse Quay to Alton Towersbus bus
    15h 28m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    10h 49m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Uttoxetertrain train
    11h 14m
    £134–220

  7. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    4. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 35m

Cairnryan to Alton Towers by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Alton Towers via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly, Travis Street, Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St, and Alton Towers in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Alton Towers via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Crewe, Uttoxeter, Railway Station, and Alton Towers Gate 01 in around 11h 14m.

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