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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Longtontrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
    2h 41m
    £64–95

  2. Drive 95.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lancaster to Alton Towerscar car 95.9 mi
    1h 57m
    £24–34

  3. Train, bus via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 20m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h

  5. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Deansgatetrain train Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 14m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 29m

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  • Distance: 101.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Alton Towers via Crewe and Longton in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Night Std to Alton Towers via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St, and Alton Towers in around 4h 29m.

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