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How to Travel from

Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$303.79
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
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 Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

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 to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

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

The Coach Company UK

Phone:
+44 330 174 0598
Website:
thecoachcompany.co.uk/
Bus from Warrington to Alton
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once a week
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 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 Warrington
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$291.13
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

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

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Glasgow and arriving at Alton Towers via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

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

The distance between Glasgow and Alton Towers (Station) is 434 km. The road distance is 422.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Alton Towers (Station) without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Glasgow to Alton Towers (Station), including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Alton Towers (Station) is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Glasgow 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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