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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to Macclesfieldtrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 4m

  2. Drive  81 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northampton to Alton Towerscar car 81 mi
    1h 47m
    £20–29

  3. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 21m

  4. Bus via Sheffield

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 46m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    6h 17m

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Map of how to get from Northampton to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 126.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a bus from Coach Park to Alton Towers via Meadowhall Interchange/A3, Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13, Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str, and Alton Towers in around 4h 46m.

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