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

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There are 4 ways to get from Paignton to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 4m

  2. Drive  222.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paignton to Alton Towerscar car 222.1 mi
    3h 54m
    £56–81

  3. Train, bus via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Paignton to St James Park (Devon)train train
    2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    10h 4m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    10h 24m

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  • Distance: 245.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Great Western Road to Alton Towers via Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham New St Station, and Alton Towers in around 10h 24m.

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