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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, bus

    best
    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 17m

  2. Drive  194.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Alton Towerscar car 194.4 mi
    3h 33m
    £48–70

  3. Train, bus via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 55m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Uttoxetertrain train
    6h 24m
    £50–116

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 24m

  6. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent rail station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    6h 27m
    £51–74

Dumfries to Alton Towers by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Alton Towers via Carlisle, Crewe, Uttoxeter, Railway Station, and Alton Towers Gate 01 in around 6h 24m.

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