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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Longtontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Longton to Alton Towerstaxi taxi
    3h 41m
    £54–80

  2. Drive 67.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Alton Towerscar car 67.2 mi
    1h 18m
    £17–24

  3. Line 375 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus 375 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Fbus bus 360
    3. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 20m

  4. Line 311 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Chapel Streetbus bus 311
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 51m

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Map of how to get from Skelmersdale to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Alton Towers via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F, Warrington, and Alton Towers in around 4h 20m.

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