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How to get fromWales to Alton Towers (Station)by train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 10m
    £119–173

  2. Drive 148.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Alton Towers (Station)car car 148.8 mi
    2h 49m
    £36–52

  3. Train, bus

    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 15m

  4. Train, bus via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Gateway to bus stationbus bus 64
    6h 49m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Roadbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Police Stationbus bus X8
    4. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    7h 6m

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  • Distance: 176.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alton Towers (Station) via Bristol Parkway and Stoke-on-Trent in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Alton Towers via Bus Station, Lordswood Road, and Wolverhampton Police Station in around 7h 6m.

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