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How to get fromWest Midlands to Alton Towersby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from West Midlands to Alton Towers by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Derby to Uttoxetertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Alton Towers Gate 01bus bus X80
    3h 34m

  2. Drive  43.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Midlands to Alton Towerscar car 43.8 mi
    1h
    £11–16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 49m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Midlands to Alton Towerstaxi taxi 43.8 mi
    1h
    £190–230

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  • Distance: 71.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Alton Towers, England?

The Coach Company UK operates a bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towers once a week, and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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