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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 30m
    £132–199

  2. Drive 170.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Alton Towerscar car 170.8 mi
    3h 10m
    £42–60

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 52m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Lordswood Roadbus bus 112
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 11m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Shrewsburytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Gateway to bus stationbus bus 64
    9h 14m

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Map of how to get from Porthcawl to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 203.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a bus from Northways to Alton Towers via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Bristol Parkway, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to Alton Towers via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, Lordswood Road, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 8h 11m.

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