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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dumfries to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    4h 52m
    £79–165

  2. Drive 194.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Alton Towerscar car 194.4 mi
    3h 33m
    £48–69

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 46m

  4. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 16m

  5. Train, bus via Carlisle #2

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 59m

  6. Train, bus via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 43m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 202.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Alton Towers via Carlisle, Crewe, and Longton in around 4h 52m.

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