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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Warrington

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 31m

  2. Drive  124.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Windermere to Alton Towerscar car 124.1 mi
    2h 22m
    £32–46

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 5m

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 11m

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  • Distance: 129.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Windermere to Alton Towers. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, 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 train from Windermere to Alton Towers via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St, and Alton Towers in around 5h 5m.

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