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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffieldtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 33m

  2. Drive 136.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darlington to Alton Towerscar car 136.4 mi
    2h 44m
    £34–48

  3. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 52m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 12m

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Map of how to get from Darlington to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 136.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Alton Towers via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds Cultural B, and Alton Towers in around 5h 12m.

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