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How to get fromDerby to Alton Towers Waterparkby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Alton Towers Waterpark by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Royal Derby Hospital to Lower Micklin Farmbus bus X80
    1h 14m

  2. Drive 22.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Alton Towers Waterparkcar car 22.7 mi
    38 min
    £6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Derby to Alton Towers Waterparktaxi taxi 22.7 mi
    38 min
    £50–65

  4. Bus via Gerard Street

    1. Take the bus from Gerard Street to Lower Micklin Farmbus bus X80
    1h 26m

  5. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    1h 37m

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  • Distance: 25.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

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

Albatross Coaches operates a bus from Royal Derby Hospital to Lower Micklin Farm twice daily, and the journey takes 46 min.

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