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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 14m

  2. Drive  181.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chard to Alton Towerscar car 181.1 mi
    3h 18m
    £46–66

  3. Bus, train, line 103 bus

    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to bus stationbus bus 103
    5. Take the bus from bus station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    9h 55m

  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

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  • Distance: 205.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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, Lordswood Road, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 9h 32m.

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