There are 4 ways to get from Darlington to Alton Towers by train, bus or car
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Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Darlington to Leeds Bus Station
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Take the bus from Leeds Bus Station to Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station
Train, bus
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Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoria
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Take the bus from Manchester to Stoke on Trent
Drive
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Drive from Darlington to Alton Towers
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Alton Towers is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Darlington to Alton Towers is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Alton Towers. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Alton Towers Entrance via Leeds Bus Station, Newcastle Town Centre, Bus Station and Hanley, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
It is 107 miles from Darlington to Alton Towers. It is approximately 155.5 miles to drive.
The best way to get from Darlington to Alton Towers without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £75 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Darlington to Alton Towers, including transfers.
Darlington to Alton Towers bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Darlington station.
The best way to get from Darlington to Alton Towers is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £75 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 35m.
Darlington to Alton Towers bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Alton Towers is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Darlington to Alton Towers.
- Distance: 107.5 miles
- Duration: 4h 38m
What companies run services between Darlington, England and Alton Towers, England?
CrossCountry operates a train from Darlington to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £65 - £190 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darlington to Alton Towers via Leeds Bus Station, Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station, Newcastle Town Centre, Bus Station, Hanley, Bus Station, and Alton Towers Entrance in around 7h 35m.
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65 - £190
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £65 - £80
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £130 - £190
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35 - £55
- Website
- TransPennine Express Service
- Advance Single
- £15 - £22
- Off-Peak Day Single
- £27 - £45
- Anytime Day Single
- £35 - £55
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Manchester to Stoke on Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5 - £8
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Darlington to Leeds Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8 - £15
- Website
- Megabus UK
Bus from Leeds Bus Station to Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9 - £15
- Website
- Megabus UK
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National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Darlington to Leeds Coach Station, Dyer Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6 - £8
- Website
- National Express
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