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How to get from Burton Upon Trent to Alton Towers Theme Park - Entrance by bus?

By bus

To get from Burton Upon Trent to Alton Towers Theme Park - 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 Farley Gates, Alton Towers station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Walk to bus stationBus - 10
10
Bus - 403
403
Bus - X41
X41
Leaves from Price Court, Shobnall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Price Court, Shobnall
    ID stadjapa
    0.95 mi • 20 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
    50 yd • 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 Farley Gates, Alton Towers
    Ride to bus station
    Farley Gates, Alton Towers
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 810, 403 and X41

To get from Burton Upon Trent to Alton Towers Theme Park - Entrance in Staffordshire, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 810 bus from Price Court, Shobnall station to Henhurst Hill, 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 Farley Gates, Alton Towers station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Walk to bus stationBus - 810
810
Bus - 403
403
Bus - X41
X41
Leaves from Price Court, Shobnall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Price Court, Shobnall
    ID stadjapa
    0.95 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 810810
    Wait for bus
    810
    Barton under Needwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Henhurst Hill, Rough Hay
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Postern Road, Rough Hay
    ID stagpwaw
    80 yd • 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 Farley Gates, Alton Towers
    Ride to bus station
    Farley Gates, Alton Towers
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Burton Upon Trent to Alton Towers Theme Park - Entrance

The distance between Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire and Alton Towers Theme Park - Entrance, Staffordshire is approximately 25.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burton Upon Trent to Alton Towers Theme Park - Entrance by bus, 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 Theme Park - Entrance, Staffordshire

Alton Towers Theme Park - Entrance is located at Farley Lane, Staffordshire and the nearest public transport station is Farley Gates, Alton Towers.

Bus stations close to Alton Towers Theme Park - Entrance:

  • Alton Towers Gate 01, Farley
  • Alton Towers Entrance, Alton Towers

Alternative route by bus via 810, 403 and X41

To get from Burton Upon Trent to Alton Towers Theme Park - Entrance in Staffordshire, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 810 bus from Price Court, Shobnall station to Henhurst Hill, 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 Farley Gates, Alton Towers station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Walk to bus stationBus - 810
810
Bus - 403
403
Bus - X41
X41
Leaves from Price Court, Shobnall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Price Court, Shobnall
    ID stadjapa
    0.95 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 810810
    Wait for bus
    810
    Barton under Needwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Henhurst Hill, Rough Hay
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Postern Road, Rough Hay
    ID stagpwaw
    80 yd • 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 Farley Gates, Alton Towers
    Ride to bus station
    Farley Gates, Alton Towers
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 10, Bus line 403, Bus line X41.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 810, Bus line 403, Bus line X41.

  • Is there a direct bus between Burton Upon Trent and Alton Towers Theme Park - Entrance?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Burton Upon Trent to Alton Towers Theme Park - Entrance?

    The 10 bus line goes from Price Court, Shobnall station near Burton Upon Trent in West Midlands to Rough Hay station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rough Hay station near Alton Towers Theme Park - Entrance in Staffordshire.

  • How long does it take to travel from Burton Upon Trent to Alton Towers Theme Park - Entrance by bus?

    The total travel time between Burton Upon Trent in West Midlands and Alton Towers Theme Park - Entrance in Staffordshire by bus is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Burton Upon Trent to get to Alton Towers Theme Park - Entrance?

    Get on the 10 bus from the Price Court, Shobnall stop near Burton Upon Trent in West Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Burton Upon Trent and Alton Towers Theme Park - Entrance?

    Get off the bus at the Rough Hay stop, which is closest to Alton Towers Theme Park - Entrance in Staffordshire.

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