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There are 6 ways to get from Peterborough to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Nottingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Nottinghamtrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 16m

  2. Drive  88 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Peterborough to Alton Towerscar car 88 mi
    1h 55m
    £22–32

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Leicestertrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bonners Lane to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 24m

  4. Train, bus via Leicester

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Uttoxetertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Alton Towers Gate 01bus bus X80
    4h 28m

  5. Train, bus via Grantham

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Beastmarket Hillbus bus Lc9
    3. Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 34m

  6. Train, bus via Leicester #2

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    6h 15m

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  • Distance: 89.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Peterborough to Alton Towers. However, you can take the train to Nottingham, walk to Nottingham station, take the bus to Mount Street, walk to Nottingham Mount St, take the bus to Alton Towers, then walk to Alton Towers. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peterborough to Alton Towers via Leicester, Bonners Lane, and Alton Towers in around 4h 24m.

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