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How to get from Bloxwich East to Alton by bus and train?

From Bloxwich East to Alton by bus and train

To get from Bloxwich East to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Bloxwich station to Hednesford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 74C bus and finally take the X41 bus from Shrewsbury Arms Ph station to Knight Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to train station
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 74C
74C
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Bloxwich

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bloxwich
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Rugeley Trent Valley
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hednesford
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway View
    ID stadmatp
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 74C74C
    Wait for bus
    74C
    Stafford Town Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shrewsbury Arms Ph
    ID stagawtj
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knight Lane
    ID stagjmda
    59 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alton
    Walk to
    Alton
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bloxwich East to Alton by bus and train via WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, CROSSCOUNTRY and X41

To get from Bloxwich East to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Bloxwich station to Birmingham New Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the X41 bus from Railway Station station to Knight Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to train station
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Bloxwich

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bloxwich
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Birmingham International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knight Lane
    ID stagjmda
    64 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alton
    Walk to
    Alton
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bloxwich East to Alton

The distance between Bloxwich East, West Midlands and Alton, West Midlands is approximately 61.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bloxwich East to Alton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bloxwich East

Bloxwich East is located at Bloxwich East, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Bloxwich Hospital.

Bus stations close to Bloxwich East:

  • Bloxwich Hospital
  • Elmore Row
  • Pinfold

Public transport stations close to Alton, West Midlands

Alton is located at Alton, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Saltersford Lane.

Bus stations close to Alton:

  • Saltersford Lane
  • Knight Lane
  • Alton Towers Gate 01

Alternative route from Bloxwich East to Alton by bus and train via WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, CROSSCOUNTRY and X41

To get from Bloxwich East to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Bloxwich station to Birmingham New Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the X41 bus from Railway Station station to Knight Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to train station
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Bloxwich

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bloxwich
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Birmingham International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knight Lane
    ID stagjmda
    64 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alton
    Walk to
    Alton
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bloxwich East to Alton?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 74C, Bus line X41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bloxwich East to Alton?

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

  • Is there a direct train between Bloxwich East and Alton in West Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bloxwich East to Alton in West Midlands?

    The WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Bloxwich station near Bloxwich East to Rugeley Trent Valley station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Rugeley Trent Valley station near Alton in West Midlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Bloxwich East to Alton in West Midlands by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bloxwich East and Alton in West Midlands by train and bus is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bloxwich East to get to Alton in West Midlands?

    Get on the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the Bloxwich station near Bloxwich East in West Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bloxwich East and Alton in West Midlands?

    Get off the train at the Rugeley Trent Valley stop, which is closest to Alton in West Midlands.

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