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How to get fromColwyn Bay to Alton Towersby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colwyn Bay to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 103 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to bus stationbus bus 103
    3. Take the bus from bus station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    4h 25m

  2. Drive  93 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colwyn Bay to Alton Towerscar car 93 mi
    1h 54m
    £24–34

  3. Train, bus via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Uttoxetertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    4h 35m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Shottontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus X30
    3. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 39m

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  • Distance: 93.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Colwyn Bay, Wales and Alton Towers, England?

There is no direct connection from Colwyn Bay to Alton Towers. However, you can take the train to Crewe, walk to Crewe Arms Hotel, take the line 103 bus to bus station, take the bus to Alton Towers Entrance, then walk to Alton Towers. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Alton Towers via Chester, Crewe, Uttoxeter, Railway Station, and Alton Towers Entrance in around 4h 35m.

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