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How to get fromRochdale to Alton Towersby train, tram, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, tram, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the tram from Victoria to Piccadillytram tram
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    2h 57m

  2. Drive 54.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochdale to Alton Towerscar car 54.2 mi
    1h 21m
    £14–19

  3. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram tram Pink Line
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 13m

  4. Line 17 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 20m

  5. Line 17 bus, bus via bus station

    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus
    3. Take the bus from bus station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    5h 23m

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  • Distance: 53.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Alton Towers via Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly, Travis Street, Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St, and Alton Towers in around 4h 20m.

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