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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    5h 51m
    £96–162

  2. Drive  196.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kent to Alton Towerscar car 196.8 mi
    3h 37m
    £49–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maidstone to London Stonebridgebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manor Park Crescent to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 32m

  4. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 26m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Derby Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    8h 36m

Kent to Alton Towers by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Alton Towers via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, Derby, Uttoxeter, Railway Station, and Alton Towers Entrance in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Alton Towers via King Street, Maidstone, London Stonebridge, Stonebridge Park Station, St Margarets Church, Manor Park Crescent, and Alton Towers in around 8h 32m.

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