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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 57m
    £121–179

  2. Drive 123.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Alton Towerscar car 123.4 mi
    2h 24m
    £30–44

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 12m

  4. Train, bus via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Wolverhamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 19m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 40m

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  • Distance: 177.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Alton Towers via Bristol Parkway and Stoke-on-Trent in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Alton Towers via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 3, Watford Junction station, and Alton Towers in around 6h 40m.

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