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How to get fromDerby (Station) to Alton Towersby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Derby (Station) to Alton Towers by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Longtontrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Longton to Alton Towerstaxi taxi
    1h 3m
    £47–65

  2. Drive 22.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby (Station) to Alton Towerscar car 22.6 mi
    37 min
    £6–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    1h 17m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Derby (Station) to Alton Towerstaxi taxi 22.6 mi
    37 min
    £50–65

  5. Bus via Farley Gates

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Farley Gatesbus bus X80
    1h 17m

  6. Bus via Alton Towers Gate 01

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Alton Towers Gate 01bus bus X80
    1h 20m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Derby (Station) to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 45.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Derby (Station), England and Alton Towers, England?

Albatross Coaches operates a bus from Railway Station to Alton Towers Entrance twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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