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How to get fromCheltenham to Alton Towersby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Stoke-on-Trent to Alton Towerstaxi taxi
    2h 6m
    £110–143

  2. Drive  91.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Alton Towerscar car 91.7 mi
    1h 47m
    £23–33

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 56m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 42m

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  • Distance: 104.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Well to Alton Towers via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham New St Station, and Alton Towers in around 4h 42m.

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