There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towersbus
4h 3mDrive 113.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Luton to Alton Towerscar 113.5 mi
2h 14m£28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towersbus
4h 53mTrain
- Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
4h 55m£52–76Bus, train
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
- Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent rail station to Alton Towers Entrancebus 32A
4h 55m£35–61
Luton to Alton Towers by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Alton Towers is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Alton Towers is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Alton Towers. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Alton Towers via Nottingham station and Nottingham Mount St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Alton Towers. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Uttoxeter via Kettering, Leicester and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Luton and Alton Towers is 134 miles. The road distance is 114.2 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Alton Towers without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Luton to Alton Towers, including transfers.
Luton to Alton Towers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Alton Towers train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Alton Towers is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Alton Towers, England?
You can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Alton Towers via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham station, Mount Street, Nottingham Mount St, and Alton Towers in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Alton Towers via Kettering, Leicester, Derby, Uttoxeter, Railway Station, and Alton Towers Gate 01 in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Luton to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Luton to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 330 174 0598
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
Bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
Bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
- Website
- The Coach Company UK
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- [email protected]
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from Stoke-on-Trent rail station to Alton Towers Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- D&G Bus
- SIngle Ticket One way
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Luton to Alton Towers bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Luton to Alton Towers train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Alton Towers is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Luton to Alton Towers.
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