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

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 6m

  2. Drive  190.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Alton Towerscar car 190.1 mi
    4h 1m
    £48–69

  3. Bus via Harrow

    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 23m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train Reading - Leeds / ...
    7h 40m
    £102–162

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    9h 38m

Poole to Alton Towers by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Alton Towers via London Heathrow Airport, Heathrow Terminal 3, Watford Junction station, and Alton Towers in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Alton Towers via Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, Derby, Uttoxeter, Railway Station, and Alton Towers Gate 01 in around 7h 40m.

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