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

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain train Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 51m

  2. Drive 153.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Alton Towerscar car 153.3 mi
    3h 4m
    £38–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Uk010
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 22m

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 9m

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Map of how to get from Durham to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 158.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Alton Towers via Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds Cultural B, and Alton Towers in around 7h 22m.

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