Alton Towers transport
Alton Towers transport, made easy
The simplest, most affordable way to get to Alton Towers from Derby, Uttoxeter and across Derbyshire and Staffordshire — by direct bus and coach, with private door-to-door transfers on the way.
Ways to travel
Getting to Alton Towers
There are a few ways to reach Alton Towers. Here is how the options compare — and why the X80 is the easy choice for affordable Alton Towers transport without the car park queues.
🚌 Bus & coach — the X80
The direct bus and coach to Alton Towers from Derby and Uttoxeter. Daily, from £7 return, pay on board, dropped at the gates. The easy, affordable choice.
⭐ Private & door-to-door
X80 Private Express (coming soon) — a private transfer to Alton Towers and back from your chosen address. Ideal for families, groups, hotels and workplaces who want a direct journey.
🚗 Driving & parking
You can drive and pay to park, but it means traffic, car-park queues and a long walk. The X80 is a relaxed park-and-ride alternative — no parking, no stress.
By bus & coach
The X80 — direct transport to Alton Towers
The X80 is the direct bus and coach to Alton Towers, run by Albatross Coaches. It carries you straight from Derby and Uttoxeter to the resort gates and back, calling at 5 key timing points and all stops in between.
July–November 2026
Every day the resort is open.
Return fares
Pay on board, contactless or cash.
To the gates
No parking, no stress, no booking.
Derby → Alton Towers
Pick the stop nearest you.
From your area
Alton Towers transport from Derby, Uttoxeter & beyond
Derby to Alton Towers
Direct X80 transport from Derby to Alton Towers every day the park is open. Adult returns from £15, children from £10, students from £13. Hop on in Derby and ride straight to the gates.
Uttoxeter to Alton Towers
Travelling from Uttoxeter? It is even cheaper — adult returns from £10 and children from £7. The X80 calls at Uttoxeter on its way to Alton Towers and back.
Derbyshire & Staffordshire
The X80 serves Littleover, Mickleover, Etwall, Hilton, Burnaston, Rocester and Denstone, linking communities across Derbyshire and Staffordshire with Alton Towers.
Groups, hotels & workplaces
Bigger group or want a door-to-door journey? X80 Private Express transfers (coming soon) and Albatross Coaches hire cover families, hotels, stations and workplaces.
Why choose the X80 for Alton Towers transport?
Affordable from £7 return, daily through the season, dropped right at the gates, and absolutely no parking or booking. It is the relaxed way to get to Alton Towers.
Good to know
Alton Towers transport FAQs
What is the easiest way to get to Alton Towers?
For most people in Derby, Uttoxeter and the surrounding area, the easiest transport to Alton Towers is the X80 direct bus and coach. It runs every day the resort is open, drops you right at the gates, and costs from £7 return with no parking and no booking. If you want a more direct or door-to-door journey, X80 Private Express transfers are on the way.
Is there a bus to Alton Towers?
Yes. The X80 is a direct bus and coach service to Alton Towers from Derby and Uttoxeter, calling at Littleover, Mickleover, Etwall, Hilton, Burnaston, Uttoxeter, Rocester and Denstone on the way. It runs daily through the season and you simply pay the driver on board.
How do I get to Alton Towers from Derby?
The X80 runs direct from Derby to Alton Towers every day the park is open, with adult returns from £15 and child returns from £10. It is the simplest Derby to Alton Towers transport — no driving, no parking and no stress.
Can I get a taxi or private transfer to Alton Towers?
Yes. X80 Private Express (coming soon) offers private, direct, door-to-door transfers to Alton Towers and back — ideal for families, groups, hotel guests and workplaces. It is run by Albatross, Derby's transport family since 1966, who also operate Albatross Cars taxis and private hire.
How do I get to Alton Towers without a car?
The X80 bus and coach makes it easy to reach Alton Towers without a car. Catch it from a stop near you, pay on board, and you are dropped at the entrance — then a return bus takes you home after the park closes. It is a relaxed, affordable alternative to driving and parking.