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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 14m
    £101–170

  2. Drive 162.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Alton Towerscar car 162.3 mi
    3h 12m
    £40–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from Bonners Lane to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 29m

  4. Train, bus via London

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    5h 13m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bonners Lane to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 34m

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Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 193.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Alton Towers via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Savoy Street, Welford Place, Bonners Lane, and Alton Towers in around 7h 29m.

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