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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 25m
    £112–189

  2. Drive 166.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Alton Towerscar car 166.8 mi
    3h 38m
    £41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Bonners Lane to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 33m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bonners Lane to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 38m

  5. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    8h 55m

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  • Distance: 215.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Alton Towers via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Alton Towers via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Savoy Street, Welford Place, Bonners Lane, and Alton Towers in around 7h 33m.

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