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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 12m
    £135–193

  2. Drive  129.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chippenham to Alton Towerscar car 129.1 mi
    2h 36m
    £32–46

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 26m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Town Bridge to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 403 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 49m

  5. Train, bus via Worcester

    1. Take the train from Chippenham to Worcester Foregate Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 14m

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  • Distance: 173.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Chippenham, Wiltshire, England and Alton Towers, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stoke-on-Trent every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Bridge to Alton Towers via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 3, Watford Junction station, and Alton Towers in around 6h 49m.

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