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How to get fromManchester to Altonby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Alton by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Stoke-on-Trent to Altontaxi taxi
    1h
    £49–73

  2. Drive 44.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Altoncar car 44.6 mi
    1h 12m
    £11–16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    2h

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Altontaxi taxi 44.6 mi
    1h 12m
    £95–120

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    2h 15m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 51.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Alton, Staffordshire, England?

The Coach Company UK operates a bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towers once a week, and the journey takes 2h.

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