What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Alton Towers (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Alton Towers via Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Alton Towers (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Longton via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station)?

The distance between Hamilton and Alton Towers (Station) is 260 miles. The road distance is 246.6 miles.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £80 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station)?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station) bus from?

Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station) train from?

Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station)?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station) is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £80 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station) bus arrive?

Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station) train arrive?

Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station) is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station).

Where can I stay near Alton Towers (Station)?

There are 1201+ hotels available in Alton Towers (Station).

Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station) - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station) by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 2m
£80–191
Drive 245.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamilton to Alton Towers (Station)car 245.2 mi
4h 17m
£60–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus
7h 46m
Fly from Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus
6h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus
5h 6m
Train, bus via Preston
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus
6h 12m
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus
8h 4m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus
6h 34m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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Distance: 258.7 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Alton Towers (Station) via Preston, Crewe, and Longton in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers via Manchester Central Coach Station and Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St in around 7h 46m.

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