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

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train Holyhead - London Euston / ...
    3h 41m
    £103–144

  2. Drive  136.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Alton Towerscar car 136.8 mi
    2h 39m
    £34–49

  3. Train, bus via Deeside

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shottontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus X30
    3. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 38m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 55m

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train Holyhead - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent rail station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    4h 57m
    £43–72

Holyhead to Alton Towers by train, bus, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Alton Towers, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Holyhead to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Transport for Wales also services this route twice daily.

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