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How to get fromNewbury to Alton Towersby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 16m
    £118–174

  2. Drive 136.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newbury to Alton Towerscar car 136.9 mi
    2h 33m
    £34–48

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 49m

  4. Train, bus via Banbury

    1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Banburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 25m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 3bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 30m

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Map of how to get from Newbury to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 174.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Newbury, West Berkshire, England and Alton Towers, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Way to Alton Towers via Station Road, Reading RailAir, Heathrow Terminal 3, Watford Junction station, and Alton Towers in around 7h 30m.

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