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How to get fromSouthport to Alton Towersby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Southport to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Longtontrain train
    3h 21m
    £58–87

  2. Drive 79.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southport to Alton Towerscar car 79.9 mi
    1h 38m
    £20–29

  3. Train, bus via Wigan North Western

    1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 41m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southport to Liverpool Centraltrain train Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Salthouse Quay to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 40m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Salthouse Quay to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 13m

  6. Bus via Liverpool Road

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Salthouse Quay to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 52m

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  • Distance: 82.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Alton Towers via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Crewe, and Longton in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Alton Towers via Queen Square Bus Station, Castle Street, Salthouse Quay, and Alton Towers in around 5h 13m.

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