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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. Train, bus via Derby

    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Alton Towers Gate 01bus bus X80
    4h 4m

  4. 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
    5h 7m

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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 5h 7m.

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