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How to get from Eign Hill to Alton by bus and train?

From Eign Hill to Alton by bus and train

To get from Eign Hill to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Hereford station to Crewe station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the X41 bus from Railway Station station to Knight Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Hereford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hereford
    1.7 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crewe
    ID CRE
    102 min
  • 4
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Nottingham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Uttoxeter
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadajmg
    30 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
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alton
    Walk to
    Alton
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Eign Hill to Alton by bus and train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES, WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and X41

To get from Eign Hill to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Hereford station to Crewe station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the X41 bus from Railway Station station to Knight Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Hereford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hereford
    1.7 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crewe
    ID CRE
    102 min
  • 4
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London Euston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    18 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 Eign Hill to Alton

The distance between Eign Hill, West Midlands and Alton, West Midlands is approximately 200.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 267 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eign Hill 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 Eign Hill

Eign Hill is located at Eign Hill, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Eign Road.

Bus stations close to Eign Hill:

  • Eign Road
  • Beech House Nursery
  • St Margaret's Road

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
  • Station Road

Alternative route from Eign Hill to Alton by bus and train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES, WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and X41

To get from Eign Hill to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Hereford station to Crewe station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the X41 bus from Railway Station station to Knight Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Hereford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hereford
    1.7 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crewe
    ID CRE
    102 min
  • 4
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London Euston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    18 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 Eign Hill to Alton?

    The fastest way takes 267 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Eign Hill to Alton?

    The alternative route takes 267 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X41.

  • Is there a direct train between Eign Hill 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 4 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Eign Hill to Alton in West Midlands?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Hereford station near Eign Hill to Manchester Piccadilly station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Manchester Piccadilly station near Alton in West Midlands

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

    The total travel time between Eign Hill and Alton in West Midlands by train and bus is about 4 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Eign Hill to get to Alton in West Midlands?

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Hereford station near Eign Hill in West Midlands.

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

    Get off the train at the Manchester Piccadilly stop, which is closest to Alton in West Midlands.