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How to Travel from

Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers

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Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.30–$253.16
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$341.76
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$367.08
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$51.90–$253.16

Aurigny

Website:
aurigny.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$329.10

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

Oxford Bus Company

Phone:
+44 1865 785400
Website:
oxfordbus.co.uk/
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.86

The Coach Company UK

Phone:
+44 330 174 0598
Website:
thecoachcompany.co.uk/
Bus from Bonners Lane to Alton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Warrington to Alton
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Watford Junction station to Alton
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week

D&G Bus

Phone:
01782 332337
Website:
dgbus.co.uk/
Bus from Railway Station to Alton
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Stoke-on-Trent
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$215.18

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Reading to Stafford
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers is to drive which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $119.57 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and Alton Towers?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal and arriving at Alton Towers via Heathrow Terminal 3 and Watford Junction station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Alton Towers is 305 km. The road distance is 307.8 km.

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $119.57 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers bus from?

Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $119.57 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $47.83 - $260.87 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Gatwick Airport to Alton Towers.

Where can I stay near Alton Towers?

There are 961+ hotels available in Alton Towers. Prices start at $43.10 per night.
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