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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chard to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    6h 40m
    £165–254

  2. Drive  181.1 mi

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

  3. Train, bus

    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 40m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Lordswood Roadbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    9h 32m

  5. 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 43m

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  • Distance: 260.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Alton Towers via Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Alton Towers via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Lordswood Road, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 9h 32m.

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