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How to get fromGretna Green to Alton Towers (Station)by train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gretna Green to Alton Towers (Station) by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    4h 26m
    £67–146

  2. Drive 171.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gretna Green to Alton Towers (Station)car car 171.2 mi
    3h 6m
    £42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 48m

  4. Train, bus via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 48m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 55m

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston
    2. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent rail station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    6h

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  • Distance: 179.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Gretna Green, Scotland and Alton Towers (Station), England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stormont Terrace to Alton Towers via Broadacre House, Halston Hotel, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds Cultural B in around 7h 48m.

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