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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cumbria to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Warrington

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 9m

  2. Drive  146.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cumbria to Alton Towerscar car 146.2 mi
    2h 48m
    £36–53

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Uttoxetertrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
    6h 14m
    £57–88

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 57m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 40m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus 508
    2. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 30m

Cumbria to Alton Towers by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Another Place to Alton Towers via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Crewe, Uttoxeter, Railway Station, and Alton Towers Gate 01 in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Another Place to Alton Towers via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St, and Alton Towers in around 6h 40m.

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