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

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There are 5 ways to get from West Midlands to Alton Towers by train, taxi, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Wolverhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Stoke-on-Trent to Alton Towerstaxi taxi
    1h 31m
    £48–85

  2. Drive 43.8 mi

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

  3. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from The Hawthorns to Wolverhampton St George'stram tram Metro
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    2h 39m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Midlands to Alton Towerstaxi taxi 43.8 mi
    1h
    £90–110

  5. Line 87 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Blue Gates to Coronation Gardensbus bus 87
    2. Take the bus from Evolve Campus to Police Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    3h 19m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from West Midlands to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Blue Gates to Alton Towers via Coronation Gardens, Evolve Campus, Wolverhampton Police Station, and Alton Towers in around 3h 19m.

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