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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Longtontrain train
    3h 29m
    £64–97

  2. Bus via Stafford College

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stafford Collegebus bus 5A / ...
    6h 32m
    £10–25

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus bus X75
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from bus station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    6h 23m

  4. Drive 81 mi

    1. Drive from Newtown to Alton Towerscar car 81 mi
    1h 54m
    £20–29

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Wolverhamptontrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 50m

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  • Distance: 95.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Newtown (Powys) to Alton Towers via Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Longton in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Alton Towers via Bus Station, bus station, and Alton Towers Entrance in around 6h 23m.

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