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How to get fromPreston to Alton Towersby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Longtontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Longton to Alton Towerstaxi taxi
    2h 21m
    £48–83

  2. Drive 76.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Alton Towerscar car 76.1 mi
    1h 37m
    £19–27

  3. Train, bus via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 57m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus bus 424
    2. Take the bus from bus station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    4h 37m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 80.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers via bus station and Alton Towers Entrance in around 4h 37m.

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