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How to get fromExeter to Alton Towersby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Alton Towers by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 57m
    £141–216

  2. Drive 200.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Alton Towerscar car 200.4 mi
    3h 33m
    £49–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Roadbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 4m

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    2. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 4m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 45m

  6. Fly to East Midlands Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane EXT - EMA
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 52m

Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Alton Towers via Birmingham New Street and Stoke-on-Trent in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Alton Towers via Bus Station, Lordswood Road, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 8h 4m.

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