What is the cheapest way to get from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Alton Towers (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Alton Towers via Bath Abbey, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham New St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Alton Towers (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Chippenham and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station)?

The distance between Melksham and Alton Towers (Station) is 180 miles. The road distance is 136.3 miles.

How do I travel from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Alton Towers (Station) bus from?

Melksham to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Alton Towers (Station) train from?

Melksham to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station)?

The best way to get from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station) is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Melksham to Alton Towers (Station) bus arrive?

Melksham to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Melksham to Alton Towers (Station) train arrive?

Melksham to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Alton Towers (Station) is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station).

Where can I stay near Alton Towers (Station)?

There are 1201+ hotels available in Alton Towers (Station).

Melksham to Alton Towers (Station) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station) by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 35m
£118–181
Drive 135.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Melksham to Alton Towers (Station)car 135.6 mi
2h 48m
£33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus
8h 28m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Melksham to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus
5h 50m

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Distance: 179.1 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Melksham, Wiltshire, England and Alton Towers (Station), England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stoke-on-Trent every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Alton Towers via Grand Parade, Bath Abbey, Ambury, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Birmingham New St Station in around 8h 28m.

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