How to Travel from
Glasgow Airport to Alton Towers
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Glasgow Airport, Great Britain → Alton Towers, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Glasgow Airport to Alton Towers
Composite routes from Glasgow Airport to Alton Towers
Cheapest
4 h 37 min
Car
433 km.
from $23
Other
5 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
358 km.
from $10.87
7 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
358 km.
from $10.87
7 h 10 min
Train, Bus
357 km.
Select a ticket
9 h 43 min
358 km.
from $5.43
4 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
358 km.
from $10.87
5 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
358 km.
from $10.87
10 h 10 min
358 km.
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111 м
111 м
Turn right
257 м
257 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto St Andrew's Drive
St Andrew's Drive, 426 м
426 м
Keep left and take M8 toward Glasgow, Edinburgh, Carlisle
Glasgow, Edinburgh, Carlisle, M8, 9 km 174 м
9 km 174 м
Keep left onto M8 and take M74, (M77), (A8) toward Carlisle
Carlisle, M74, (M77), (A8), 203 km 567 м
203 km 567 м
Keep left onto M6
96 km 555 м
96 km 555 м
Keep left onto M61
34 km 610 м
34 km 610 м
Keep right onto M60 and take M60 toward Ring Road (W & S), Trafford Park, L'pool, Manchester Airport
Ring Road (W & S), Trafford Park, L'pool, Manchester Airport, M60, 1 km 823 м
1 km 823 м
Keep left onto M60
5 km 558 м
5 km 558 м
Keep left onto M60
1 km 703 м
1 km 703 м
Keep right toward M60
M60, 6 km 655 м
6 km 655 м
Keep right onto M60 and drive toward Ring Road (S&E), Stockport, Chester, Manchester Airport (M56), Birmingham (M6)
Ring Road (S&E), Stockport, Chester, Manchester Airport (M56), Birmingham (M6), 8 km 83 м
8 km 83 м
Keep left onto M60 toward A34
A34, 2 km 936 м
2 km 936 м
Keep left onto M60 toward A34
A34, 4 km 640 м
4 km 640 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A34
1 km 45 м
1 km 45 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A34
207 м
207 м
Keep left toward A555
A555, 3 km 279 м
3 km 279 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Roy Chadwick Way
Roy Chadwick Way, 3 km 739 м
3 km 739 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto London Road
London Road, 5 km 18 м
5 km 18 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Silk Road
The Silk Road, 1 km 771 м
1 km 771 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Silk Road
The Silk Road, 2 km 713 м
2 km 713 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Silk Road
The Silk Road, 1 km 169 м
1 km 169 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
333 м
333 м
Continue onto The Silk Road
The Silk Road, 13 km 766 м
13 km 766 м
Keep left onto Rushton Road
Rushton Road, 3 km 66 м
3 km 66 м
Turn left onto Macclesfield Road
Macclesfield Road, 4 km 570 м
4 km 570 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Macclesfield Road
Macclesfield Road, 1 km 264 м
1 km 264 м
Turn right onto Ball Haye Street
Ball Haye Street, 170 м
170 м
Turn left onto Ashbourne Road
Ashbourne Road, 9 km 548 м
9 km 548 м
Turn right onto Ellastone Road
Ellastone Road, 4 km 143 м
4 km 143 м
Turn left onto Ashbourne Road
Ashbourne Road, 42 м
42 м
Keep right onto Ellastone Road
Ellastone Road, 2 km 707 м
2 km 707 м
Turn right onto Rue Hill Road
Rue Hill Road, 1 km 441 м
1 km 441 м
Turn left onto Beelow Lane
Beelow Lane, 2 km 918 м
2 km 918 м
Turn left
1 km 581 м
1 km 581 м
Turn right
18 м
18 м
Turn right
276 м
276 м
Turn left
21 м
21 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$265.81
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$303.79
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$215.18
British Airways
Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63
Aer Lingus
Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Megabus UK
Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Scottish Citylink
Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26
The Coach Company UK
Phone:
+44 330 174 0598
Email:
sales@thecoachcompany.co.uk
Website:
thecoachcompany.co.uk/
Bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once a week
Train operators
Avanti West Coast
Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$94.93
Train from Birmingham International to Wolverhampton
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$82.28
East Midlands Railways
Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$39.24
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$45.57
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62
Cross Country
Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Wolverhampton
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$43.04
TransPennine Express Service
Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24
Northern Rail
Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Transport for Wales
Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham International to Wolverhampton
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$16.46
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station)?
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 4h 35m.
What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station)?
The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .
Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Alton Towers (Station)?
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station). However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Alton Towers via Glasgow, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
How far is it from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station)?
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Alton Towers (Station) is 397 km. The road distance is 432.3 km.
How do I travel from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) without a car?
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 10m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station)?
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station), including transfers.
Where do I catch the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) bus from?
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.
Where does the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) bus arrive?
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Can I drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station)?
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station) is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alton Towers (Station).
Where can I stay near Alton Towers (Station)?
There are 962+ hotels available in Alton Towers (Station). Prices start at $43.10 per night.
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