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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Derbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Derby to Uttoxetertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    2h 59m

  2. Drive  33.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chesterfield to Alton Towerscar car 33.8 mi
    59 min
    £9–12

  3. Line 43 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Donkey Derby to Paternoster Row/SS2bus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 18m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chesterfield to Alton Towerstaxi taxi 33.8 mi
    59 min
    £150–180

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Beetwell Street to Bus Stationbus bus Cmt
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    3h 37m

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  • Distance: 53.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Donkey Derby to Alton Towers via Paternoster Row/SS2, Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str, and Alton Towers in around 3h 18m.

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