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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £30 - £45.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Alton Towers via Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, Lordswood Road and Wolverhampton Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Cardiff Central and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

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

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Alton Towers (Station) is 201 miles. The road distance is 130.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station), including transfers.

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

Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

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

Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station)?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station) is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 39m.

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

Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

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

Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station) is 131 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station).

Where can I stay near Alton Towers (Station)?

There are 1198+ hotels available in Alton Towers (Station).

Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station) - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
5h 37m
£128–189
Drive 129.8 mi
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1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station)car 129.8 mi
3h 8m
£32–46
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from The Gateway to bus stationbus 64
8h 24m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus
7h 6m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Roadbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus
8h 39m

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Distance: 199.9 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Alton Towers (Station) via Cardiff Central, Bristol Parkway, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Alton Towers via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, Lordswood Road, and Wolverhampton Police Station in around 8h 39m.

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