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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 57m
    £114–168

  2. Drive 135.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport to Alton Towerscar car 135.4 mi
    2h 35m
    £33–48

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 2m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Lordswood Roadbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Police Stationbus bus X8
    3. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 4m

  5. Train, bus via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the bus from The Gateway to bus stationbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from bus station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    6h 37m

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  • Distance: 164.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trent every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–100 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway K14 to Alton Towers via Lordswood Road, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 6h 4m.

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