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

From Longford to Alton by bus and train

To get from Longford to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 148 bus from Vinecote Road station to Nuneaton 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 52 min.

172min
Bus - 148
148
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Vinecote Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Longford
  • 2
    Bus - 148148
    Wait for bus
    148
    Nuneaton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nuneaton
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nuneaton
    350 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Crewe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    36 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 Longford to Alton by bus and train via WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and X41

To get from Longford to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY bus from Coventry Arena station to Nuneaton 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 3 hr 41 min.

221min
Walk to bus stationBus - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Coventry Arena

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coventry Arena
    1.12 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for bus
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Bus Replacement: Nuneaton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nuneaton
    36 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
    36 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 Longford to Alton

The distance between Longford, West Midlands and Alton, West Midlands is approximately 107.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Longford 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 Longford

Longford is located at Longford, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Vinecote Road.

Train stations close to Longford:

  • Coventry Arena
  • Bedworth Station

Bus stations close to Longford:

  • Vinecote Road
  • Pembury Ave
  • Longford Bridge

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
  • Knight Lane
  • Alton Towers Gate 01

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

To get from Longford to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY bus from Coventry Arena station to Nuneaton 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 3 hr 41 min.

221min
Walk to bus stationBus - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Coventry Arena

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coventry Arena
    1.12 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for bus
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Bus Replacement: Nuneaton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nuneaton
    36 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
    36 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 Longford to Alton?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 148, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X41.

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

    The alternative route takes 221 minutes, using Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X41.

  • Is there a direct bus between Longford 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 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Longford to Alton in West Midlands?

    The 148 bus line goes from Nuneaton station near Longford to Nuneaton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Nuneaton station near Alton in West Midlands

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

    The total travel time between Longford and Alton in West Midlands by bus and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Longford to get to Alton in West Midlands?

    Get on the 148 bus from the Nuneaton stop near Longford in West Midlands.

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

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