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How to get fromGreat Barr to Alton Towersby train, taxi, tram, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Tame Bridge Parkway to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Birmingham New Street - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Stoke-on-Trent to Alton Towerstaxi taxi
    2h 4m
    £48–87

  2. Drive 39 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Great Barr to Alton Towerscar car 39 mi
    1h 1m
    £10–14

  3. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from West Bromwich Central to Wolverhampton St George'stram tram Metro
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    2h 55m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Great Barr to Alton Towerstaxi taxi 39 mi
    1h 1m
    £85–110

  5. Line 529 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Walsall Bus Station to Wolverhampton Bus Stationbus bus 529
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 5m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Scott Arms to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 63
    4h 37m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Great Barr to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Great Barr, Sandwell, England and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a bus from Scott Arms to Alton Towers via Walsall Bus Station, Wolverhampton Bus Station, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 3h 5m.

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