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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 57m

  2. Drive  162.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunderland to Alton Towerscar car 162.9 mi
    3h 12m
    £41–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 133 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 47m

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain train
    2. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 4m

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  • Distance: 183.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Interchange to Alton Towers via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds Cultural B, and Alton Towers in around 5h 47m.

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