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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Alton Towersby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 39m
    £102–185

  2. Drive 178.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Alton Towerscar car 178.3 mi
    3h 21m
    £44–63

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bonners Lane to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 58m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from Bonners Lane to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 36m

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  • Distance: 204.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Alton Towers via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Alton Towers via Bus Station, Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Savoy Street, Welford Place, Bonners Lane, and Alton Towers in around 8h 36m.

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