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How to get fromSutton Coldfield to The Smilerby train, tram, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sutton Coldfield to The Smiler by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sutton Coldfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
    3. Take the train from Derby to Uttoxetertrain
    2h 44m
    £39–73
  2. Drive 35.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sutton Coldfield to The Smilercar35.1 mi
    54 min
    £9–13
  3. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Grand Central New Street to Wolverhampton St George'stramMetro
    2. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton Towersbus
    3h 34m
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus
    4h 6m
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sutton Coldfield to The Smilertaxi35.1 mi
    54 min
    £75–95

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sutton Coldfield, England and The Smiler, England?

You can take a train from Sutton Coldfield to The Smiler via Birmingham New Street, Derby, and Uttoxeter in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, The Coach Company UK operates a bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towers once a week, and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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