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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    5h 43m
    £142–210

  2. Drive  191.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Alton Towerscar car 191.1 mi
    3h 58m
    £47–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 46m

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 43m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 5m

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Stoke-on-Trent every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Alton Towers via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 3, Watford Junction station, and Alton Towers in around 7h 46m.

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