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

From Northfield to Alton by bus and train

To get from Northfield to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Northfield 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 43 min.

163min
Walk to train station
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northfield
    1.14 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Four Oaks
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    18 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

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

To get from Northfield to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Northfield station to Birmingham New Street 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
Walk to train station
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northfield
    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
    Birmingham New Street
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 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 Northfield to Alton

The distance between Northfield, West Midlands and Alton, West Midlands is approximately 93.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northfield 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 Northfield

Northfield is located at Northfield, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Bristol Rd.

Train stations close to Northfield:

  • Northfield
  • Longbridge
  • Bournville

Bus stations close to Northfield:

  • Bristol Rd
  • Northfield Leisure Centre
  • Lockwood Rd

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 Northfield to Alton by bus and train via WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and X41

To get from Northfield to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Northfield station to Birmingham New Street 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
Walk to train station
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northfield
    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
    Birmingham New Street
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 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 Northfield to Alton?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

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

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X41.

  • Is there a direct train between Northfield 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 43 min.

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

    The WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Northfield station near Northfield to Four Oaks station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Four Oaks station near Alton in West Midlands

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

    The total travel time between Northfield and Alton in West Midlands by train and bus is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

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

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

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