Albatross Coaches · X80
Your ride to
Alton Towers
The daily bus from Derby & Uttoxeter straight to the gates. No parking, no stress, just turn up and ride.
- ✔ Pay on board
- ✔ Contactless & cash
- ✔ No need to book
Checking today’s service…
July–November 2026
Every day the resort is open.
Derby → the gates
Via Hilton, Uttoxeter & Rocester.
Return fares
Adults from £10, kids from £7.
After park close
That’s when your bus home leaves.
The route
Hop on, ride out
Fares
Grab a return ticket
One price, there and back. All tickets are returns from Derby, paid on board. Travelling from Uttoxeter? It’s even cheaper.
return from Derby, pay on board
return from Derby, with valid student pass
return from Derby, aged 5–18
Family groups from £30. See all fares & family tickets →
How it works
Three steps, that’s it
Turn up & pay on board
No booking. Contactless or cash to the driver.
Ride home after close
Your bus leaves 15 minutes after the park closes, colour-coded so you always know the time.
Sunday Special
Student return from Derby just £10, Sundays only.