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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £60.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Alton Towers via Bus Station, Lordswood Road and Wolverhampton Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

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

The distance between Somerset and Alton Towers (Station) is 203 miles. The road distance is 164.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Alton Towers (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Somerset to Alton Towers (Station), including transfers.

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

Somerset to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Alton Towers (Station) is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Wolverhampton, which costs and takes 7h 10m.

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

Somerset to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

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

Somerset to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Alton Towers (Station) is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Somerset to Alton Towers (Station).

Where can I stay near Alton Towers (Station)?

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

Somerset to Alton Towers (Station) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Somerset to Alton Towers (Station) by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 52m
£123–187
Drive 163.4 mi
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1. Drive from Somerset to Alton Towers (Station)car 163.4 mi
2h 57m
£40–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus
6h 42m
Bus via Wolverhampton
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Roadbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Police Stationbus X8
4. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus
7h 10m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus
7h 44m

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Distance: 201.6 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Alton Towers (Station) via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Alton Towers via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, Lordswood Road, and Wolverhampton Police Station in around 7h 10m.

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