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How to get fromEast Midlands to Alton Towersby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Midlands to Alton Towers by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Baxter Gatebus bus Lc8
    2. Take the bus from Loughborough The Rushes to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 36m

  2. Drive  55.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Midlands to Alton Towerscar car 55.1 mi
    1h 17m
    £14–20

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from East Midlands to Melton Mowbraytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain train
    4. Take the train from Derby to Uttoxetertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    4h

  4. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Stationbus bus 5A / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    5h 37m

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  • Distance: 74.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Alton Towers via Brooksby College, Baxter Gate, Loughborough The Rushes, and Alton Towers in around 3h 36m.

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