What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Alton Towers (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Alton Towers via Lordswood Road and Wolverhampton Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Alton Towers (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station)?

The distance between Cardiff and Alton Towers (Station) is 177 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station) bus from?

Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station) train from?

Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station)?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station) is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station) bus arrive?

Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Road station.

Where does the Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station) train arrive?

Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station) is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station).

Where can I stay near Alton Towers (Station)?

There are 1196+ hotels available in Alton Towers (Station).

Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station) by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 8m
£118–173
Drive 148.8 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station)car 148.8 mi
2h 49m
£37–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus
5h 15m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Roadbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Police Stationbus X8
3. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus
6h 31m
Train, bus via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from The Gateway to bus stationbus 64
6h 49m

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station).

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Distance: 176.2 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alton Towers (Station) via Bristol Parkway and Stoke-on-Trent in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Alton Towers via Lordswood Road and Wolverhampton Police Station in around 6h 31m.

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