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How to get fromEccles to Alton Towersby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Eccles to Alton Towers by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus via Macclesfield

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    2h 43m

  2. Drive  46.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eccles to Alton Towerscar car 46.5 mi
    1h 9m
    £12–17

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Uttoxetertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Alton Towers Gate 01bus bus X80
    3h 47m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Eccles to Alton Towerstaxi taxi 46.5 mi
    1h 9m
    £200–250

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 39m

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  • Distance: 46.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Eccles, Salford, England and Alton Towers, England?

The Coach Company UK operates a bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towers once a week, and the journey takes 2h.

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