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

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There are 4 ways to get from Retford to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towersbus bus
    2h 59m

  2. Drive  57.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Retford to Alton Towerscar car 57.1 mi
    1h 30m
    £15–21

  3. Bus, line 90 bus

    1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus bus 38 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Beastmarket Hillbus bus 90
    3. Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 41m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Worksop Bus Station to New Beetwell Streetbus bus 77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Beetwell Street to Bus Stationbus bus Cmt
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    6h 19m

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  • Distance: 65.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Alton Towers via Newark Bus Station, Beastmarket Hill, Nottingham Mount St, and Alton Towers in around 4h 41m.

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