Timetable
X80 timetable
Daily, July–November 2026, when the resort is open to the general public. Return buses leave 15 minutes after the park closes (except during Scarefest, which has set evening times), so the exact return time depends on that day’s closing time (colour-coded below).
Outward to Alton Towers
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| Stop | Daily | Scarefest extra |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Bus StationBay 29 | 09:40 | 12:10 |
| Derby Railway StationStand S2 | 09:45 | 12:15 |
| Uttoxeter Railway Station | 10:30 | 13:00 |
| Uttoxeter Bus StationStand 4 | 10:35 | 13:05 |
| Alton Towers Resort | 11:00 | 13:30 |
These are the key timing points. The X80 also picks up at all stops between Derby & Hilton and between Uttoxeter & Alton Towers.
Return from Alton Towers
Pick the column matching that day’s park closing time.
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| Stop | 4pm close | 5pm close | 6pm close | 7pm close | Scarefest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Towers Resort | 16:15 | 17:15 | 18:15 | 19:15 | 17:15 / 20:15 |
| Uttoxeter Railway Station | 16:40 | 17:40 | 18:40 | 19:40 | 17:40 / 20:40 |
| Uttoxeter Bus StationStand 4 | 16:45 | 17:45 | 18:45 | 19:45 | 17:45 / 20:45 |
| Derby Railway StationStand S1 | 17:30 | 18:30 | 19:30 | 20:30 | 18:30 / 21:30 |
| Derby Bus StationBay 29 | 17:35 | 18:35 | 19:35 | 20:35 | 18:35 / 21:35 |
Operating calendar
Every running day, coloured by that day’s return time. Last X80 service: Sun 8 Nov 2026.
July 2026
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August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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How to read it
- 4pm close: return departs 16:15
- 5pm close: return departs 17:15
- 6pm close: return departs 18:15
- 7pm close: return departs 19:15
- Scarefest: return departs 17:15 & 20:15
- No service
Closing-times note. Operating times are based on the resort’s planned closing times at the start of the season. Should planned closing times change, buses will still run to this schedule unless advertised otherwise on our website.