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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Walkden to Salford Crescenttrain train
    2. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 13m

  2. Drive  50.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Walkden to Alton Towerscar car 50.1 mi
    1h 11m
    £13–18

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 45m

  4. Line 20 bus, line 23 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Worsley College to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Stockport Interchangebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Mersey Square to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 32m

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  • Distance: 50.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

The Coach Company UK operates a bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towers once a week, and the journey takes 2h.

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