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Alton Towers, Derbyshire
Alton Towers is a theme park and resort located in Staffordshire, England. It attracts around 2.8 million visitors per year. It is based north of the village of Alton in (approximately 16 miles (26 km) east of Stoke-on-Trent), in the grounds of a semi-ruined gothic revival country house of the same name, the former seat of the Earls of Shrewsbury.
There’s something for the whole family, with tons of terrific rides, amazing live shows, and weird and wonderful costume characters. Guests of all ages will enjoy an abundance of fabulous, fun-packed activities - you can scream, let off steam, ride and slide.
There is now also a Water Park boasting hundreds of fantastic interactive water features, from lazy rivers and crazy cannons to the sensational speed of the Master Blaster water rollercoaster, this Caribbean lagoon offers gallons of excitement for kids of all ages, and is open all year round.
Alton Towers is also located near lots of other Attractions and many Towns, Villages and Cities offering a wealth of things to do and lovely places to Eat and Drink.
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Travel -
The Alton Towers Transport team run a number of bus services designed to connect with incoming train services from popular destinations.
Alton Towers Resort Transport Bus Times (from 20/03/10):
| Location |
Departs to Alton Towers Resort |
Returns from Alton Towers Resort |
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| Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station |
07:10, 08:20*, 09:15, 10:10*, 13:15
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12:15, 15:45, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30
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Leek Bus Station
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07:30, 08:55
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13:05, 15:45, 18:00
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| Uttoxeter Rail Station |
08:00, 08:58**, 09:08*, 10:08*, 12:00* |
13:25, 15:50, 17;15, 18:15, 19:15 |
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| Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station |
09:00* |
17:30* |
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| Derby Full Street |
09:40* |
17:30* |
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*Service operates Monday - Saturday only.
** Service operates Sunday only.
First PMT service 32A also runs frequently between Hanley and Uttoxeter via the Alton Towers Resort.
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