What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Alton Towers (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Alton Towers (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Alton Towers (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Alton Towers via Birmingham New St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Alton Towers (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Swansea to Alton Towers (Station)?

The distance between Swansea and Alton Towers (Station) is 223 miles. The road distance is 152.4 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Alton Towers (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Alton Towers (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £140 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Alton Towers (Station)?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Swansea to Alton Towers (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Alton Towers (Station) bus from?

Swansea to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Alton Towers (Station) train from?

Swansea to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Alton Towers (Station)?

The best way to get from Swansea to Alton Towers (Station) is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Swansea to Alton Towers (Station) bus arrive?

Swansea to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Swansea to Alton Towers (Station) train arrive?

Swansea to Alton Towers (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Alton Towers (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Alton Towers (Station) is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Swansea to Alton Towers (Station).

Where can I stay near Alton Towers (Station)?

There are 1197+ hotels available in Alton Towers (Station).

Swansea to Alton Towers (Station) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 4m
£141–211
Drive 151.5 mi
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1. Drive from Swansea to Alton Towers (Station)car 151.5 mi
3h 40m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus
7h 36m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent rail station to Alton Towers Entrancebus 32A
6h 24m
Bus via Wolverhampton
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lordswood Roadbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus
7h 51m

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Distance: 221.6 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Alton Towers (Station) via Bristol Parkway and Stoke-on-Trent in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Alton Towers via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Birmingham New St Station in around 7h 36m.

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