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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
    £41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 32m

  4. Fly, train, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 11m

  5. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 25m

Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 John Dobson Street to Alton Towers via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds Cultural B, and Alton Towers in around 5h 32m.

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