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

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There are 6 ways to get from Glossop to Alton Towers by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus via Macclesfield Queen Victoria St

    best
    1. Take the train from Glossop to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Hadfield - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 2m

  2. Drive 37.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glossop to Alton Towerscar car 37.3 mi
    59 min
    £10–14

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glossop to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Hadfield - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 35m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Glossop to Alton Towerstaxi taxi 37.3 mi
    59 min
    £75–95

  5. Line 61 bus, line 60 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Bus Stationbus bus 61
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 45m

  6. Line 237 bus, line 330 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Ashton-under-Lyne Interchangebus bus 237
    2. Take the bus from Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange to Stockport Interchangebus bus 330
    3. Take the bus from Mersey Square to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 29m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 54.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Henry Street to Alton Towers via Bus Station, Bus Station, Macclesfield Queen Victoria St, and Alton Towers in around 3h 45m.

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