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

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There are 5 ways to get from Didcot to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 38m
    £100–149

  2. Drive 123.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Didcot to Alton Towerscar car 123.2 mi
    2h 20m
    £30–44

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 10m

  4. Train, bus via Banbury

    1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Banburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 28m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk920 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 49m

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  • Distance: 140.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Alton Towers via St Aldates, Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham New St Station, and Alton Towers in around 6h 49m.

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