How to get from St. James's to Alton by bus and train?

From St. James's to Alton by bus and train

To get from St. James's to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X8 bus from Castle Hill (Stop Dy6) station to Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand R) 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 24 min.

144min
Walk to bus stationBus - X8
X8
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Castle Hill (Stop Dy6)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Hill (Stop Dy6)
    ID nwmpajdj
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - X8X8
    Wait for bus
    X8
    Wolverhampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand R)
    ID nwmdtagd
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wolverhampton
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knight Lane
    ID stagjmda
    64 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alton
    Walk to
    Alton
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from St. James's to Alton by bus and train via 8, CROSSCOUNTRY and X41

To get from St. James's to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Evolve Campus (Stop Dy4) station to Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand R) 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 41 min.

161min
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Evolve Campus (Stop Dy4)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Evolve Campus (Stop Dy4)
    ID nwmwjdam
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Wolverhampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand R)
    ID nwmdtagd
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wolverhampton
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knight Lane
    ID stagjmda
    64 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alton
    Walk to
    Alton
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St. James's to Alton

The distance between St. James's, West Midlands and Alton, West Midlands is approximately 71.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St. James's 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 St. James's

St. James's is located at St. James's, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Stone Street.

Bus stations close to St. James's:

  • Stone Street
  • St Edmunds Church (Stop Dy12)
  • Evolve Campus (Stop Dy2)

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from St. James's to Alton by bus and train via 8, CROSSCOUNTRY and X41

To get from St. James's to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Evolve Campus (Stop Dy4) station to Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand R) 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 41 min.

161min
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Evolve Campus (Stop Dy4)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Evolve Campus (Stop Dy4)
    ID nwmwjdam
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Wolverhampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand R)
    ID nwmdtagd
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wolverhampton
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knight Lane
    ID stagjmda
    64 min
  • 10
    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 St. James's to Alton?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line X8, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St. James's to Alton?

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

  • Is there a direct bus between St. James's and Alton in West Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St. James's to Alton in West Midlands?

    The X8 bus line goes from Castle Hill (Stop Dy6) station near St. James's to Wolverhampton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Wolverhampton station near Alton in West Midlands

  • How long does it take to travel from St. James's to Alton in West Midlands by bus and train?

    The total travel time between St. James's and Alton in West Midlands by bus and train is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near St. James's to get to Alton in West Midlands?

    Get on the X8 bus from the Castle Hill (Stop Dy6) stop near St. James's in West Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between St. James's and Alton in West Midlands?

    Get off the bus at the Wolverhampton stop, which is closest to Alton in West Midlands.