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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 24m
    £151–245

  2. Drive 181.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chard to Alton Towerscar car 181.1 mi
    3h 18m
    £45–64

  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 49m

  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 33m

  5. Bus, train, line 103 bus

    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop H to Taunton Rail Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to bus stationbus bus 103
    6. Take the bus from bus station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    11h 22m

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  • Distance: 259.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a bus from St. Mary's Church to Alton Towers via Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 6h 24m. 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 33m.

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