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How to get fromWatford to Alton Towersby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Watford to Alton Towers by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Stoke-on-Trent to Alton Towerstaxi taxi
    2h 30m
    £110–165

  2. Drive  129 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watford to Alton Towerscar car 129 mi
    2h 30m
    £32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 17m

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  • Distance: 143.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

The Coach Company UK operates a bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towers once a week, and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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