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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
    £55–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus bus
    10h 20m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Cardiff Centraltrain train Paignton - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    10h 14m
    £108–184

Paignton to Alton Towers by train, bus, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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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 Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 3, Watford Junction station, and Alton Towers in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paignton to Alton Towers via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Crewe Arms Hotel, bus station, and Alton Towers Entrance in around 10h 14m.

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