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Glasgow Airport to Alton Towers

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$265.81
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$303.79
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$215.18

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26

The Coach Company UK

Phone:
+44 330 174 0598
Website:
thecoachcompany.co.uk/
Bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once a week

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$94.93
Train from Birmingham International to Wolverhampton
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$82.28

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$39.24
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$45.57

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Wolverhampton
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$43.04

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham International to Wolverhampton
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$16.46

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Alton Towers (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Alton Towers via Glasgow, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station)?

The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Alton Towers (Station) is 397 km. The road distance is 432.3 km.

How do I travel from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station)?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) bus from?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.

Where does the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) bus arrive?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station).

Where can I stay near Alton Towers (Station)?

There are 962+ hotels available in Alton Towers (Station). Prices start at $43.10 per night.
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