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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Alton Towersby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    5h 38m
    £128–194

  2. Drive 129.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towerscar car 129.9 mi
    3h 9m
    £32–46

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Gateway to bus stationbus bus 64
    8h 28m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 9m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Roadbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 42m

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  • Distance: 200 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers via Cardiff Central, Bristol Parkway, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Alton Towers via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, Lordswood Road, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 8h 42m.

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