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

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlisle to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    3h 32m
    £65–134

  2. Drive 161.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Alton Towerscar car 161.5 mi
    3h
    £40–57

  3. Train, bus via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 13m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 54m

  5. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 14m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 17m

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  • Distance: 169.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Alton Towers, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St, and Alton Towers in around 6h 14m.

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