How to get from Alum Rock to Alton by bus and train?

From Alum Rock to Alton by bus and train

To get from Alum Rock to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Duddeston 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 31 min.

151min
Walk to train station
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Duddeston
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Duddeston
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Redditch
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    5 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
    50 yd • 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
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alum Rock to Alton by bus and train via WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and X41

To get from Alum Rock to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Duddeston station to Rugeley Trent Valley 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 1 min.

241min
Walk to train station
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Duddeston
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Duddeston
    0.64 mi • 14 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
    Rugeley Trent Valley
    55 min
  • 4
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Crewe
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    50 yd • 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
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alum Rock to Alton
The distance between Alum Rock, West Midlands and Alton, West Midlands is approximately 52.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alum Rock 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 Alum Rock

Alum Rock is located at Alum Rock, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Crawford Street.

Train stations close to Alum Rock:

  • Bordesley
  • Duddeston
  • Birmingham Moor Street

Bus stations close to Alum Rock:

  • Crawford Street
  • Nechells Place
  • Saltley Viaduct
Public transport stations close to Alton, West Midlands

Alton is located at Alton, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Alton Towers Gate 01.

Bus stations close to Alton:

  • Alton Towers Gate 01
  • Saltersford Lane
  • Knight Lane
Related Routes

Alternative route from Alum Rock to Alton by bus and train via WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and X41

To get from Alum Rock to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Duddeston station to Rugeley Trent Valley 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 1 min.

241min
Walk to train station
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Duddeston
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Duddeston
    0.64 mi • 14 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
    Rugeley Trent Valley
    55 min
  • 4
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Crewe
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    50 yd • 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
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alum Rock to Alton?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alum Rock to Alton?

    The alternative route takes 241 minutes, using Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X41.

  • Is there a direct train between Alum Rock 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 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Alum Rock to Alton in West Midlands?

    The WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Duddeston station near Alum Rock to Redditch station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Redditch station near Alton in West Midlands

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

    The total travel time between Alum Rock and Alton in West Midlands by train and bus is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Alum Rock to get to Alton in West Midlands?

    Get on the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the Duddeston station near Alum Rock in West Midlands.

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

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

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