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

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There are 5 ways to get from Gateshead to Alton Towers by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 4m

  2. Drive  167.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gateshead to Alton Towerscar car 167.9 mi
    3h 17m
    £42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk001 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 42m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    7h 21m
    £62–213

  5. Bus via Newcastle Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 133 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 17m

Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gateshead to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Alton Towers via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds Cultural B, and Alton Towers in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, Ryanair, British Airways, and three other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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