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What town is Alton towers near to?
Stoke -On-Trent
How did Alton towers get its name?
It is called "Alton Towers" because the Alton Towers Resort has "Towers" which I think were built in 1980 when the Resort was first opened and the "Alton" Towers Resort is located in Alton, Stoke-on-Trent.
What is the closest major city to Alton towers?
16 miles from stoke-on-trent
What is the nearest train station to Alton towers?
If you call Uttoxeter a city, then Uttoxeter. Otherwise, Stoke-on-Trent is the nearest city to Alton Towers Resort.
Can you get a train from Manchester to Alton towers?
Depart from London Euston Station by Virgin Trains to Stoke-on-Trent Station. The journey takes around 1 hour 25 minutes. Additionally, London Midland operate an hourly service from Euston to Stoke-on-Trent, however the journey takes just under an hour longer but the fare is usually cheaper. Once at Stoke-on-Trent, a dedicated bus operated by Alton Towers takes you to the Theme Park. A combined bus travel and theme park entrance ticket can be purchased from the driver. I have attached a link to information regarding the shuttle buses below.
What is the distance between Groby and Alton Towers?
50 miles taking this route:Follow A50 (WEST) towards STOKE-on-Trent, from Groby, to M1 to the NORTH.Take M1 to the NORTH to A50 to STOKE at J23A.Continue on A50 (28 miles) across to the B5030 turn-off at Uttoxeter (to ALTON TOWERS).From thereon, you will follow signs to ALTON TOWERS.
Theme parks in england?
waterworld in stoke on Trent or Alton towers water park
Is there a train from Chesterfield to Alton Towers?
There is no direct train service from Chesterfield to Alton Towers. Instead, you can take a train from Chesterfield to a nearby station, such as Uttoxeter or Stoke-on-Trent, and then use a bus or taxi to reach Alton Towers. Be sure to check the latest schedules for both trains and local transportation options to plan your trip.
Where in derbyshire do the pennines start?
They don't, they start in Staffordshire, in the area southeast of Stoke-on-Trent. If you've been to Alton Towers, that's pretty much where the Pennines proper start.
How do you get to Alton towers from east midlands airport?
EXIT the airport, and follow signs to A50 STOKE (to ALTON TOWERS).Take A50 across to UTTOXETER, where you will turn onto B5030 towards ALTON TOWERS.From there, follow signs to ALTON TOWERS.
Is there a bus from Manchester to Alton towers?
One option would be to take a National Express Coach service from Manchester Coach Station to Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station). As Alton Towers opens at 10am, you could take the 8am serive arriving at Hanley at 9:15. From there, there are regular First Bus service to Alton Towers, all taking under 1 hour. An alternative would be to take the train from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent railway station which would be quicker, however you would then have to get a bus from the railway station to Hanley Bus Station and then the bus to Alton Towers. I have attached a link below to the Alton Towers page on 'How to find us'. In addition, I have attached a link to National Express as it is cheaper to book the coach tickets in advance.
How many miles from Southampton to Alton towers?
207 miles taking this route:Take M3 LONDON, from Southampton, to M25 HEATHROW (to M1) at J2.Take M25, around London, to M1 to The NORTH to LUTON at J21.Take M1 up to A50 STOKE (to ALTON TOWERS) at J23A.Take A50 to B5030 towards ALTON TOWERS, near Uttoxeter.Follow signs to ALTON TOWERS from there.
