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

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There are 4 ways to get from Castleford to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Castleford to Sheffieldtrain train Leeds - Sheffield
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 16m

  2. Drive  71.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castleford to Alton Towerscar car 71.4 mi
    1h 53m
    £18–26

  3. Train, bus via Derby

    1. Take the train from Castleford to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Uttoxetertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Alton Towers Gate 01bus bus X80
    4h 22m

  4. Line 140 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wood Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 11m

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  • Distance: 75.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Wood Street to Alton Towers via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds Cultural B, and Alton Towers in around 4h 11m.

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