How to Travel from

Alton Towers to Thorpe Park

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Alton Towers Thorpe Park

Cheapest

By car (252 km)

2 h 39 min

252 km.

from $13

Other

Rideshare

2 h 39 min

252 km.

from $9.59

Train

3 h 21 min

198 km.

from $266.87

Bus, Train (Bus)

5 h 7 min

198 km.

from $5.43

Bus, Train (Bus)

6 h 30 min

198 km.

from $5.43

Bus via Birmingham

8 h 47 min

198 km.

from $5.43

Airlines

British Airways

Website:

britishairways.com

Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

1h 9m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.29–$354.42

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Stoke-on-Trent to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 31m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$75.95–$215.18

Train from Macclesfield to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

22 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$9.49–$75.95

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Birmingham to London,

Ave. Duration:

5h 5m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$32.91–$46.83

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Macclesfield to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

23 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$24.05–$40.50

Train from Stafford to Reading

Ave. Duration:

2h 18m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$88.60–$240.50

Northern Rail

Phone:

+44 800 200 6060

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

northernrailway.co.uk/

Train from Macclesfield to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

33 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$6.96–$10.13

South Western Railway

Phone:

0345 6000 650

Website:

southwesternrailway.com/

Train from London Waterloo to Staines

Ave. Duration:

38 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$12.66–$30.38

Bus operators

The Coach Company UK

Phone:

+44 330 174 0598

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

thecoachcompany.co.uk/

Bus from Alton Towers to Watford

Ave. Duration:

3h 15m

Frequency:

Once a week

Bus from Alton Towers to Macclesfield

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Once a week

Bus from Alton Towers to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Once a week

D&G Bus

Phone:

01782 332337

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

dgbus.co.uk/

Bus from Alton Towers Entrance to Railway

Ave. Duration:

1h 6m

Frequency:

6 times a week

White Bus Services

Phone:

01344 882 612

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

whitebus.co.uk/

Bus from Hatton Cross to Thorpe

Ave. Duration:

37 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$4.43–$6.20

What is the cheapest way to get from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park?

The cheapest way to get from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park is to drive which costs $50 - $76.09 and takes 2h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park?

The fastest way to get from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Alton Towers and Thorpe Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park. However, there are services departing from Alton Towers and arriving at Thorpe Park Main Entrance via Watford Junction station, London Heathrow Airport and Hatton Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park?

The distance between Alton Towers and Thorpe Park is 297 km. The road distance is 252 km.

How do I travel from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park without a car?

The best way to get from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $119.57 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alton Towers to Thorpe Park bus from?

Alton Towers to Thorpe Park bus services, operated by The Coach Company UK, depart from Alton Towers station.

Train or bus from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park?

The best way to get from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $119.57 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Alton Towers to Thorpe Park bus arrive?

Alton Towers to Thorpe Park bus services, operated by The Coach Company UK, arrive at Watford Junction station.

Can I drive from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Alton Towers to Thorpe Park is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park.

Where can I stay near Thorpe Park?

There are 2200+ hotels available in Thorpe Park. Prices start at $49.36 per night.

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Six ways to Travel from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park

Transport providers

Airlines

British Airways

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

National Express

Cross Country

Northern Rail

South Western Railway

Bus operators

The Coach Company UK

D&G Bus

White Bus Services

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park?

What is the fastest way to get from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park?

Is there a direct bus between Alton Towers and Thorpe Park?

How far is it from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park?

How do I travel from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park without a car?

How long does it take to get from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park?

Where do I catch the Alton Towers to Thorpe Park bus from?

Train or bus from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park?

Where does the Alton Towers to Thorpe Park bus arrive?

Can I drive from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park?

Where can I stay near Thorpe Park?