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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 47m

  2. Drive  162.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitehaven to Alton Towerscar car 162.3 mi
    3h 19m
    £40–58

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 17m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Corkickle - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 34m

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  • Distance: 207.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Alton Towers, England?

There is no direct connection from Whitehaven to Alton Towers. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, walk to Warrington, take the bus to Alton Towers, then walk to Alton Towers. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Alton Towers via Workington, Penrith Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St, and Alton Towers in around 8h 17m.

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