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How to get fromDover to Alton Towersby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Dover to Alton Towers by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 40m
    £140–235

  2. Drive  224.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dover to Alton Towerscar car 224.9 mi
    4h 5m
    £56–81

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bonners Lane to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 51m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dover to London Stonebridgebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manor Park Crescent to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 13m

  5. Train, bus via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 21m

  6. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Derby Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    10h 22m

  7. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 48m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Alton Towers via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Alton Towers via London Stonebridge, Stonebridge Park Station, St Margarets Church, Manor Park Crescent, and Alton Towers in around 8h 13m.

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