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

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There are 5 ways to get from Oldham to Alton Towers by tram, bus, 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. Line 81 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 83 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus
    3. Take the bus from bus station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    5h 8m
    £9–12

  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 41m

  4. Drive  47.3 mi

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

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oldham to Alton Towerstaxi taxi 47.3 mi
    1h 14m
    £95–120

Oldham to Alton Towers by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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 41m.

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