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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 14m

  2. Drive  123 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Alton Towerscar car 123 mi
    2h 23m
    £31–44

  3. 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 20m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk044 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 41m

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  • Distance: 140.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Alton Towers via London Heathrow Airport, Heathrow Terminal 3, Watford Junction station, and Alton Towers in around 6h 41m.

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