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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £18 - £27.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Clough Road and arriving at Alton Towers via Bus Station and Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

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

The distance between Nelson and Alton Towers (Station) is 106 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Alton Towers (Station) without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Nelson to Alton Towers (Station), including transfers.

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

Nelson to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

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

Nelson to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Alton Towers (Station) is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Nelson to Alton Towers (Station).

Where can I stay near Alton Towers (Station)?

There are 1292+ hotels available in Alton Towers (Station).

Nelson to Alton Towers (Station) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus
4h 26m
Drive 76.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nelson to Alton Towers (Station)car 76.6 mi
1h 42m
£19–27
Train, bus via Macclesfield
1. Take the train from Rose Grove to Manchester Victoriatrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
2. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus
4h 29m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus
5h 23m
Bus via bus station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
3. Take the bus from bus station to Alton Towers Entrancebus 32A
6h 28m

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Distance: 105.6 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Nelson, Lancashire, England and Alton Towers (Station), England?

You can take a bus from Clough Road to Alton Towers via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St in around 5h 23m.

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