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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Alton Towersby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alton Towers by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 4m

  2. Drive 169 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alton Towerscar car 169 mi
    3h 19m
    £42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 32m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    7h 7m
    £62–175

  5. Bus via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk001 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 42m

Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Alton Towers via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds Cultural B, and Alton Towers in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and four other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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