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How to get fromDublin to Alton Towersby ferry, train, bus, plane, car ferry, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Alton Towers by ferry, train, bus, plane, car ferry, or car

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    8h 23m
    £92–166

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Alton Towerscar car
    8h 28m
    £43–317

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    9h 16m

  4. Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 27m

  5. Ferry, train via bus station

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    10h 8m
    £56–192

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 4m

  7. Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 32m

  8. Fly Dublin Airport to East Midlands Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 7m

  9. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    7h 23m
    £59–159

  10. Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 24m

Dublin to Alton Towers by ferry, foot, train, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 200.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Alton Towers, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Alton Towers. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Longton, then take the taxi to Alton Towers. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Alton Towers via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, Warrington, and Alton Towers in around 9h 16m.

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