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How to get fromWhitehaven to Alton Towers (Station)by train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Whitehaven to Alton Towers (Station) by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train Whitehaven - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    5h 22m
    £79–166

  2. Drive 162.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitehaven to Alton Towers (Station)car car 162.2 mi
    3h 19m
    £40–57

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    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
    7h 57m

  4. Train, bus via Carlisle

    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 44m

  5. 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 32m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whitehaven to Alton Towers (Station).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 209.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Alton Towers (Station) via Carlisle, Crewe, and Longton in around 5h 22m.

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