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

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Alton Towers by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 9m
    £140–216

  2. Drive 151.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Alton Towerscar car 151.6 mi
    3h 41m
    £37–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk084
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 39m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent rail station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    6h 26m

  5. Bus via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lordswood Roadbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 54m

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Map of how to get from Swansea to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Alton Towers via Bristol Parkway and Stoke-on-Trent in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Alton Towers via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham New St Station, and Alton Towers in around 7h 39m.

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