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How to get from St. John to Alton by bus and train?

From St. John to Alton by bus and train

To get from St. John to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Worcester Foregate Street station to Birmingham New Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 32A bus from Stoke-On-Trent Railway Station station to Station Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min.

238min
Walk to train station
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 32A
32A
Leaves from Worcester Foregate Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Foregate Street
    1.17 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stoke-On-Trent
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stoke-On-Trent Railway Station
    ID stoadjdj
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 32A32A
    Wait for bus
    32A
    Uttoxeter Town Ctr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Station Road
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road
    ID stagpmpd
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from St. John to Alton by bus and train via WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, CROSSCOUNTRY and X41

To get from St. John to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Worcester Foregate Street 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 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Walk to train station
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Worcester Foregate Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Foregate Street
    1.17 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    50 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 St. John to Alton

The distance between St. John, West Midlands and Alton, West Midlands is approximately 146.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St. John 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. John

St. John is located at St. John, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Bull Ring.

Bus stations close to St. John:

  • Bull Ring
  • Bromwich Lane
  • Library

Public transport stations close to Alton, West Midlands

Alton is located at Alton, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Station Road.

Bus stations close to Alton:

  • Station Road
  • Saltersford Lane
  • Knight Lane

Alternative route from St. John to Alton by bus and train via WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, CROSSCOUNTRY and X41

To get from St. John to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Worcester Foregate Street 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 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Walk to train station
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Worcester Foregate Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Foregate Street
    1.17 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    50 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 St. John to Alton?

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 32A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St. John to Alton?

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

  • Is there a direct train between St. John and Alton in West Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from St. John to Alton in West Midlands?

    The WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Worcester Foregate Street station near St. John to Birmingham New Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Birmingham New Street station near Alton in West Midlands

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

    The total travel time between St. John and Alton in West Midlands by train and bus is about 3 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near St. John to get to Alton in West Midlands?

    Get on the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the Worcester Foregate Street station near St. John in West Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between St. John and Alton in West Midlands?

    Get off the train at the Birmingham New Street stop, which is closest to Alton in West Midlands.