How to get from Aston to Alton by bus and train?

From Aston to Alton by bus and train

To get from Aston to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Aston station to Lichfield 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 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to train station
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Aston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aston
    1.14 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Lichfield Trent Valley High Level
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lichfield Trent Valley
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
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    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Crewe
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    16 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

Alternative route from Aston to Alton by bus and train via 997, CROSSCOUNTRY and X41

To get from Aston to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 997 bus from Milton St station to Old Square (Stop Pq8) 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 32 min.

152min
Walk to bus stationBus - 997
997
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Milton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milton St
    ID nwmampwt
    1.43 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 997997
    Wait for bus
    997
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Square (Stop Pq8)
    ID nwmajgtj
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    610 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    31 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 Aston to Alton

The distance between Aston, West Midlands and Alton, West Midlands is approximately 89.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aston 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 Aston

Aston is located at Aston, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Aston.

Train stations close to Aston:

  • Aston
  • Witton (West Midlands)
  • Duddeston

Bus stations close to Aston:

  • Selston Rd
  • Sandy Lane
  • Portland St

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
  • Knight Lane
  • Saltersford Lane

Related Routes

Alternative route from Aston to Alton by bus and train via 997, CROSSCOUNTRY and X41

To get from Aston to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 997 bus from Milton St station to Old Square (Stop Pq8) 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 32 min.

152min
Walk to bus stationBus - 997
997
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Milton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milton St
    ID nwmampwt
    1.43 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 997997
    Wait for bus
    997
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Square (Stop Pq8)
    ID nwmajgtj
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    610 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    31 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 Aston to Alton?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aston to Alton?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 997, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

  • Is there a direct train between Aston 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 55 min.

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

    The WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Aston station near Aston to Lichfield Trent Valley High Level station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lichfield Trent Valley High Level station near Alton in West Midlands

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

    The total travel time between Aston and Alton in West Midlands by train and bus is about 2 hr 55 min.

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

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

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

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

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