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How to get fromStrathaven to Alton Towersby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 51m

  2. Train via Preston

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Uttoxetertrain train
    7h 59m
    £55–146

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    9h 2m

  4. Drive  240.3 mi

    1. Drive from Strathaven to Alton Towerscar car 240.3 mi
    4h 14m
    £61–88

  5. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wellbrae to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Wolverhamptontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 4m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston
    8h 51m
    £62–84

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Strathaven, Scotland and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a bus from Wellbrae to Alton Towers via Bus Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St, and Alton Towers in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lethame Road to Alton Towers via Bus Station, Hamilton Central, Motherwell, Preston, Crewe, Uttoxeter, Railway Station, and Alton Towers Gate 01 in around 7h 59m.

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