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How to get fromIlkeston to Alton Towersby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilkeston to Alton Towers by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Upper Parliament Streetbus bus Two
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towersbus bus
    2h 34m

  2. Drive 31.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilkeston to Alton Towerscar car 31.9 mi
    49 min
    £8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilkeston to Alton Towerstaxi taxi 31.9 mi
    49 min
    £65–85

  4. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus bus If / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    2h 48m

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  • Distance: 44.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Alton Towers via Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham Mount St, and Alton Towers in around 2h 34m.

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