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

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There are 3 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 5m
    £84–118

  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 55m

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  • Distance: 104.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Cheltenham to Alton Towers. However, you can take the train to Stoke-on-Trent then take the taxi to Alton Towers. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Alton Towers via Birmingham New Street, Birmingham New St Station, and Alton Towers in around 3h 55m.

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