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How to get from Burton-Upon-Trent to Alton Towers Main Entrance by bus and train?

From Burton-Upon-Trent to Alton Towers Main Entrance by bus and train

To get from Burton-Upon-Trent to Alton Towers Main Entrance in Staffordshire, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Burton-On-Trent 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, Stafford Town Centre station to Alton Towers Entrance, Alton Towers station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton Towers Main Entrance
Leaves from Burton-On-Trent

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Burton-Upon-Trent
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Stafford Town Centre
    ID stadadwm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton Towers Entrance, Alton Towers
    ID stagjmdg
    71 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alton Towers Main Entrance
    Walk to
    Alton Towers Main Entrance
    Wootton Lane
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Burton-Upon-Trent to Alton Towers Main Entrance by bus

To get from Burton-Upon-Trent to Alton Towers Main Entrance in Staffordshire, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 10 bus from Price Court, Shobnall station to Acorn Inn, Rough Hay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 403 bus and finally take the X41 bus from Trinity Road, Uttoxeter station to Alton Towers Entrance, Alton Towers station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to bus stationBus - 10
10
Bus - 403
403
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton Towers Main Entrance
Leaves from Price Court, Shobnall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Price Court, Shobnall
    ID stadjapa
    1.64 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Rough Hay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Acorn Inn, Rough Hay
    ID stadampd
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Postern Road, Rough Hay
    ID stagpwaw
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 403403
    Wait for bus
    403
    Uttoxeter Town Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trinity Road, Uttoxeter
    ID stadgtpw
    29 min
  • 7
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton Towers Entrance, Alton Towers
    ID stagjmdg
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alton Towers Main Entrance
    Walk to
    Alton Towers Main Entrance
    Wootton Lane
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Burton-Upon-Trent to Alton Towers Main Entrance

The distance between Burton-Upon-Trent, Staffordshire and Alton Towers Main Entrance, Staffordshire is approximately 124.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burton-Upon-Trent to Alton Towers Main Entrance by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Staffordshire – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Alton Towers Main Entrance, Staffordshire

Alton Towers Main Entrance is located at Wootton Lane, Staffordshire and the nearest public transport station is Alton Towers Entrance, Alton Towers.

Bus stations close to Alton Towers Main Entrance:

  • Farley Gates, Alton Towers
  • Alton Towers Gate 01, Farley

From Burton-Upon-Trent to Alton Towers Main Entrance by bus

To get from Burton-Upon-Trent to Alton Towers Main Entrance in Staffordshire, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 10 bus from Price Court, Shobnall station to Acorn Inn, Rough Hay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 403 bus and finally take the X41 bus from Trinity Road, Uttoxeter station to Alton Towers Entrance, Alton Towers station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to bus stationBus - 10
10
Bus - 403
403
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton Towers Main Entrance
Leaves from Price Court, Shobnall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Price Court, Shobnall
    ID stadjapa
    1.64 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Rough Hay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Acorn Inn, Rough Hay
    ID stadampd
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Postern Road, Rough Hay
    ID stagpwaw
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 403403
    Wait for bus
    403
    Uttoxeter Town Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trinity Road, Uttoxeter
    ID stadgtpw
    29 min
  • 7
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton Towers Entrance, Alton Towers
    ID stagjmdg
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alton Towers Main Entrance
    Walk to
    Alton Towers Main Entrance
    Wootton Lane
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Burton-Upon-Trent to Alton Towers Main Entrance?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Burton-Upon-Trent to Alton Towers Main Entrance?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 10, Bus line 403, Bus line X41.

  • Is there a direct train between Burton-Upon-Trent and Alton Towers Main Entrance?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Burton-Upon-Trent to Alton Towers Main Entrance?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Birmingham New Street station near Burton-Upon-Trent in West Midlands to Birmingham New Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Birmingham New Street station near Alton Towers Main Entrance in Staffordshire.

  • How long does it take to travel from Burton-Upon-Trent to Alton Towers Main Entrance by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Burton-Upon-Trent in West Midlands and Alton Towers Main Entrance in Staffordshire by train and bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Burton-Upon-Trent to get to Alton Towers Main Entrance?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Birmingham New Street station near Burton-Upon-Trent in West Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Burton-Upon-Trent and Alton Towers Main Entrance?

    Get off the train at the Birmingham New Street stop, which is closest to Alton Towers Main Entrance in Staffordshire.