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

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There are 5 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 15m

  2. Drive 88.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Peterborough to Alton Towerscar car 88.1 mi
    1h 55m
    £22–31

  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 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

  5. Train, line 31 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Haymarket Bus Stationbus bus 31 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    6h 14m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Peterborough to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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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