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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ormskirk to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Longtontrain train
    3h 18m
    £87–131

  2. Drive  71.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ormskirk to Alton Towerscar car 71.3 mi
    1h 23m
    £18–26

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ormskirk to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Ormskirk - Hunts Cross
    2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 36m

  4. Line 37 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Helens Central Interchangebus bus 37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Fbus bus 329
    3. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 49m

  5. Line 375 bus, train, line 103 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus 375 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to bus stationbus bus 103
    4. Take the bus from bus station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    5h 47m

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  • Distance: 78 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Ormskirk to Alton Towers via Liverpool South Parkway, Crewe, and Longton in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers via St Helens Central Interchange, Chalon Way West, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F, Warrington, and Alton Towers in around 3h 49m.

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