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How to get fromGloucester to Alton Towersby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 13m

  2. Drive  95.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gloucester to Alton Towerscar car 95.3 mi
    1h 52m
    £24–34

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Derbytrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    4h 22m
    £49–73

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Lordswood Roadbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Police Stationbus bus X8
    3. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 47m

Gloucester to Alton Towers by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Gloucester to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Alton Towers via Lordswood Road, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 4h 47m.

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