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There are 9 ways to get from Eastbourne to Alton Towers by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent rail station to Farley Gatesbus bus 32A
    5h 44m
    £65–134

  2. Drive  207.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Alton Towerscar car 207.9 mi
    4h 34m
    £53–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus bus
    9h 57m

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 17m

  5. Train, bus via Leicester

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bonners Lane to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 34m

  6. Bus via Leicester

    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    11h 34m

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    7h 52m
    £86–247

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool, bus

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    3. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 17m

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LGW - BHX
    3. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 26m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Memorial Roundabout to Alton Towers via Old Steine, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 3, Watford Junction station, and Alton Towers in around 9h 57m.

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