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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 43m

  2. Drive  181.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chard to Alton Towerscar car 181.1 mi
    3h 18m
    £45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    9h 46m

  4. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    10h 51m

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  • Distance: 211.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Alton Towers via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham New St Station, and Alton Towers in around 9h 46m.

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