There are 3 ways to get from Pontefract to Alton Towers (Station) by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towersbus
3h 19mDrive 67.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontefract to Alton Towers (Station)car 67.9 mi
1h 46m£17–24Line 28 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus 28 / ...
- Take the bus from Schwäbisch Gmünd Wy to Alton Towersbus
4h 15m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Valley Gardens B and arriving at Alton Towers via Schwäbisch Gmünd Wy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Pontefract and Alton Towers (Station) is 79 miles. The road distance is 68.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pontefract to Alton Towers (Station) without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Pontefract to Alton Towers (Station), including transfers.
Pontefract to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Valley Gardens B station.
Pontefract to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Barnsley Interchange/A12 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Alton Towers (Station) is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Pontefract to Alton Towers (Station).
There are 1294+ hotels available in Alton Towers (Station).
What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Alton Towers (Station), England?
You can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Alton Towers via Barnsley Interchange/A12 and Schwäbisch Gmünd Wy in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 174 0598
- [email protected]
- Website
- thecoachcompany.co.uk
Bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://thecoachcompany.co.uk/
- Website
- https://altontowers.thecoachcompany.co.uk/coachtrip/?page=trips&trip_group_id=1
Bus from Schwäbisch Gmünd Wy to Alton Towers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://thecoachcompany.co.uk/
- Website
- https://altontowers.thecoachcompany.co.uk/coachtrip/?page=trips&trip_group_id=1
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide









