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How to get fromOldham to Alton Towersby tram, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Oldham to Alton Towers by tram, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to St Peter's Squaretram tram Pink Line
    2. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 13m

  2. Drive  47.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oldham to Alton Towerscar car 47.3 mi
    1h 14m
    £12–17

  3. Line 83 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from John Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 83 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 42m

  4. Tram, train, bus

    1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to St Peter's Squaretram tram
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    3. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Uttoxetertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Alton Towers Gate 01bus bus X80
    4h 17m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oldham to Alton Towerstaxi taxi 47.3 mi
    1h 14m
    £200–250

  6. Line 59 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Oldham College to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 18m

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  • Distance: 50.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a bus from John Street to Alton Towers via Piccadilly Gardens, Piccadilly, Travis Street, Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St, and Alton Towers in around 3h 42m.

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