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How to get fromDerby to Alton Towersby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Alton Towers by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gerard Street to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    1h 9m

  2. Drive  22.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Alton Towerscar car 22.1 mi
    35 min
    £6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Derby to Alton Towerstaxi taxi 22.1 mi
    35 min
    £100–120

  4. Bus via Alton Towers Gate 01

    1. Take the bus from Gerard Street to Alton Towers Gate 01bus bus X80
    1h 12m

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  • Distance: 28.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

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

Albatross Coaches operates a bus from Gerard Street to Alton Towers Entrance once daily, and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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