What is the cheapest way to get from Alton Towers to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Alton Towers to Exeter is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alton Towers to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Alton Towers to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Alton Towers and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Alton Towers to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Alton Towers and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Alton Towers to Exeter?

The distance between Alton Towers and Exeter is 219 miles. The road distance is 201.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alton Towers to Exeter without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Alton Towers to Exeter?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Alton Towers to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alton Towers to Exeter bus from?

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

Train or bus from Alton Towers to Exeter?

The best way to get from Alton Towers to Exeter is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Alton Towers to Exeter bus arrive?

Alton Towers to Exeter bus services, operated by The Coach Company UK, arrive at Birmingham New St Station.

Can I drive from Alton Towers to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Alton Towers to Exeter is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Alton Towers to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1351+ hotels available in Exeter.

Alton Towers to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Alton Towers to Exeter by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Birmingham New St Station
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 36m
Drive 199.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alton Towers to Exeter199.9 mi
3h 29m
£50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Birmingham New St Station
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
7h 7m
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Macclesfield Queen Victoria St
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
4h 54m
Train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidsCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 36m
£77–183

Alton Towers to Exeter by foot, bus, and train

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8h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.4 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a vehicle from Alton Towers to Bampfylde Street via Alton Towers, Birmingham New St Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton Towers to Exeter St Davids via Farley Gates, Bus Station, Railway Station, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 8h 36m.

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