What is the cheapest way to get from Didcot to Alton Towers (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Didcot to Alton Towers (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Didcot and Alton Towers (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Didcot station to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Parkway Station and arriving at Alton Towers via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Birmingham New St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Alton Towers (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Didcot to Alton Towers (Station)?

The distance between Didcot and Alton Towers (Station) is 141 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.

How do I travel from Didcot to Alton Towers (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Didcot to Alton Towers (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £95 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Didcot to Alton Towers (Station)?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Didcot to Alton Towers (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Alton Towers (Station) bus from?

Didcot to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Alton Towers (Station) train from?

Didcot to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Didcot to Alton Towers (Station)?

The best way to get from Didcot to Alton Towers (Station) is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Didcot to Alton Towers (Station) bus arrive?

Didcot to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Didcot to Alton Towers (Station) train arrive?

Didcot to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.

Can I drive from Didcot to Alton Towers (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Alton Towers (Station) is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Didcot to Alton Towers (Station).

Where can I stay near Alton Towers (Station)?

There are 1197+ hotels available in Alton Towers (Station).

Didcot to Alton Towers (Station) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 37m
£100–144
Drive 123.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Didcot to Alton Towers (Station)car 123.1 mi
2h 19m
£30–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus
5h 7m
Train, bus via Banbury
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Banburytrain
2. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus
5h 25m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus
6h 45m

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Distance: 140.3 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Didcot, England and Alton Towers (Station), 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, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham New St Station in around 6h 45m.

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