Met het OV naar Alton Towers is niet zo heel gemakkelijk, maar zeker wel te doen. Het is alleen een combinatie van trein en bus, waar je dan gebruik van moet maken.
Meer info: https://www.altontowers.com/plan-your-visit/before-you-visit/directions/
By Train
Visitors can travel to Alton Towers Resort by train, via several popular destinations. Visit thetrainline.com to search for train times and prices.
Uttoxeter Train Station:
Uttoxeter station is the nearest train station to Alton Towers, just 10 miles from the resort. Uttoxeter station is just a 20 minute drive away from the resort or 30 minutes by bus.
Stoke on Trent Station:
Stoke on Trent rail station is 15 miles from Alton Towers Resort. A local taxi would take around 25 minutes to the resort.
By Bus
D&G Bus are operating two services to Alton Towers Resort.
The X41 is a daily bus service from Stafford & Uttoxeter to Alton Towers Resort.
Departing Stafford railway station at 9.30am each day, the bus route includes Weston and Uttoxeter on the way to Alton Towers Resort. The X41 departs Alton Towers at 17.30.
The 32X is a Monday – Saturday bus service from Stoke Railway Station to Alton Towers Resort.
Departing Stoke railway station at 8.55am each day, the bus route includes Hanley, Werrington & Cheadle on the way to Alton Towers Resort. The 32X departs Alton Towers at 17.30.
We also offer free coach parking for private parties and school trips travelling on a private hire bus.
Bus times are estimates and may vary throughout the year. Please check prior to travelling.
Ik zou dan vanuit het centrum van Manchester de trein kunnen nemen naar Stoke on Trent en van daaruit gaat de bus (32X) met een paar tussenstops naar Alton Towers.
Maar ik zou vanuit Stoke ook verder kunnen reizen met de trein naar Uttoxeter en vanaf daar de bus (X41)