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

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There are 6 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 Euston to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 46m
    £134–229

  2. Drive  196.8 mi

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

  3. 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 26m

  4. Train, bus via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 27m

  5. 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 25m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maidstone to London Stonebridgebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manor Park Crescent to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 28m

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  • Distance: 227.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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, London Euston, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 3h 46m. 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 28m.

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