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

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There are 3 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 24m
    £31–45

  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 19m

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

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Alton Towers. However, you can take the train to Cheltenham Spa, take the train to Birmingham New Street, walk to Birmingham New St Station, take the bus to Alton Towers, then walk to Alton Towers. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swindon to Alton Towers via Bristol Parkway, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 5h 19m.

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