What is the cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Reading (Station) and Alton Towers (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Alton Towers via Heathrow Terminal 3 and Watford Junction station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Reading (Station) and Alton Towers (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station)?

The distance between Reading (Station) and Alton Towers (Station) is 158 miles. The road distance is 136.3 miles.

How do I travel from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £110 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station)?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station) bus from?

Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station) train from?

Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station)?

The best way to get from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station) is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £110 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station) bus arrive?

Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 3 station.

Where does the Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station) train arrive?

Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.

Can I drive from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station) is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station).

Where can I stay near Alton Towers (Station)?

There are 1197+ hotels available in Alton Towers (Station).

Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station) - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station) by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 59m
£113–153
Drive 135.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading (Station) to Alton Towers (Station)car 135.5 mi
2h 44m
£33–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus
4h 51m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 3bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus
6h 8m

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Distance: 157.4 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Reading (Station), Reading, England and Alton Towers (Station), England?

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Alton Towers via Heathrow Terminal 3 and Watford Junction station in around 6h 8m.

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