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How to get fromLeicester to Alton Towersby bus, car, taxi, or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bonners Lane to Alton Towersbus bus
    2h 17m

  2. Drive 48.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leicester to Alton Towerscar car 48.5 mi
    1h 14m
    £12–17

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Alton Towerstaxi taxi 48.5 mi
    1h 14m
    £150–190

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towersbus bus
    2h 38m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 64.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

The Coach Company UK operates a bus from Bonners Lane to Alton Towers once a week, and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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