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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff 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 11m
    £119–178

  2. Drive 148.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Alton Towerscar car 148.9 mi
    2h 49m
    £37–53

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 17m

  4. Train, line 103 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to bus stationbus bus 103
    5h 47m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens 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
    6h 34m

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  • Distance: 176.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alton Towers via Bristol Parkway and Stoke-on-Trent in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Alton Towers via Lordswood Road, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 6h 34m.

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