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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 17m

  2. Drive  148.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Alton Towerscar car 148.9 mi
    2h 49m
    £37–53

  3. Train, line 103 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to bus stationbus bus 103
    3. Take the bus from bus station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus 32A
    6h 11m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Wolverhampton Bus Stationbus bus Cp4
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 2m

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  • Distance: 160.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Alton Towers via Wolverhampton Bus Station, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 6h 2m.

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