Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Alton Towers

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Gravesend to Alton Towers by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 57m
    £113–188

  2. Drive  175 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gravesend to Alton Towerscar car 175 mi
    3h 17m
    £44–63

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bonners Lane to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 8m

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 17m

  5. Train, bus via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 38m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manor Park Crescent to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 35m

  7. Train, bus via Luton

    1. Take the train from Gravesend to Lutontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 230
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    8h 30m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Gravesend to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, The Coach Company UK operates a bus from Manor Park Crescent to Alton Towers once a week, and the journey takes 3h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There