What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to The Smiler?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to The Smiler is to car ferry and drive which costs £95 - £270 and takes 7h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to The Smiler?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to The Smiler is to car ferry and drive which takes 7h 22m and costs £95 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and The Smiler?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to The Smiler. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Alton Towers via Buchanan Bus Station, Piccadilly and Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.

How far is it from Belfast to The Smiler?

The distance between Belfast and The Smiler is 227 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to The Smiler without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to The Smiler without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 16m and costs £95 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to The Smiler?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Belfast to The Smiler, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to The Smiler bus from?

Belfast to The Smiler bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to The Smiler bus arrive?

Belfast to The Smiler bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near The Smiler?

There are 1128+ hotels available in The Smiler.

Belfast to The Smiler - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to The Smiler by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towers
4h 57m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to The Smiler
7h 22m
£96–262
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Uttoxeter
12h 16m
£97–165
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towers
13h 3m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towers
14h 56m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield
3. Take the bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton Towers
5h 27m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towers
5h 3m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towers
5h 38m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BHD - BHX
2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towers
5h 43m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towers
6h 3m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffield
3. Take the bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towers
6h 22m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 225.5 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and The Smiler, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to The Smiler. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Macclesfield, walk to Macclesfield Queen Victoria St, take the bus to Alton Towers, then walk to The Smiler. Alternatively, you can take a train from Great Victoria Street to The Smiler via Dublin Connolly, Sean O'Casey Bridge, Castleforbes Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, Crewe, and Uttoxeter in around 12h 16m.

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