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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to The Smiler is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to The Smiler is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and The Smiler?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton to The Smiler. However, there are services departing from Holly Street and arriving at Alton Towers via Watford Junction station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Luton to The Smiler?

The distance between Luton and The Smiler is 134 miles. The road distance is 110.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to The Smiler without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Luton to The Smiler, including transfers.

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

Luton to The Smiler bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Holly Street station.

Where does the Luton to The Smiler bus arrive?

Luton to The Smiler bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Watford Junction station.

Can I drive from Luton to The Smiler?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to The Smiler is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Luton to The Smiler.

Where can I stay near The Smiler?

There are 1086+ hotels available in The Smiler.

Luton to The Smiler - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 321 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Luton to The Smiler by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottingham
3. Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towers
4h 15m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station230
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationSw
7h 3m
£27–46
Line 321 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Holly Street to Watford Junction station321
2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towers
5h 49m
Drive 109.5 mi
1. Drive from Luton to The Smiler109.5 mi
2h 17m
£28–40
Train, bus via Leicester
1. Take the train from Luton to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
3. Take the train from Leicester to Derby
4. Take the train from Derby to Uttoxeter
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Gate 0132A
5h 4m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Luton to The Smiler.

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Distance: 133.5 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Luton, England and The Smiler, England?

You can take a bus from Holly Street to The Smiler via Watford Junction station and Alton Towers in around 5h 49m.

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