Express Parking at Alton Towers
April 10th, 2024Once you’ve found Cheap Tickets to Alton Towers it’s time to consider practical matters such as parking to keep those savings coming. Most theme park guests now arriving by car have to pay car parking charges although there are still a few hacks about to secure free parking. Express Parking at Alton Towers offers you a swifter entry/exit to the park without the need to access the monorail. With parking spaces close to the main theme park entrance, Express Parking offers a VIP experience but comes at a cost. Follow our Express Parking guide below for more information on charges & access.
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Rita at Alton Towers, (photo; Phil Loach)
Alton Towers; Express Parking Charges
Express Parking at Alton Towers secures you a space close to the main Alton Towers entrance for swift entry/exit to & from the park and is currently charges at £20 per vehicle, (March 2024 prices). With just a 1-3 minute walk to the main theme park entrance, it avoids the need for the monorail that can often provide the first queue of the day, and gives you quick access to the park. Whilst there is a surcharge for this service, for those looking for an easier route in & out of the park, this can offer value for money. Express Parking must be booked in advance as spaces are limited so works on a first-come-first-served basis.
Good to know that Gold, Platinum & Premium Merlin Passholders can book Express Parking for just £10 a vehicle, (must be booked in advance). CBeebies Land Hotel Guests can get FREE Express Parking where a hotel booking confirmation must be shown on the day.
As you first enter the Alton Towers theme park, look out for signs on your right for Express Parking – a member of staff will direct you to the available spaces.
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CBeebies Land at Alton Towers, (photo; Phil Loach)
Express Parking; How To Book
1. Express Parking Tickets with Theme Park Tickets; you can purchase your car parking ticket in conjunction with your theme park tickets if you book directly with Alton Towers. For those looking to book Express Parking, you’ll need to select the ‘Extras’ tab during the transaction process.
2. Express Parking Tickets without Theme Park Tickets; you can purchase car park tickets online by heading over to Alton Towers Parking. This method works well for those that have already picked up theme park tickets although unfortunately there is no longer any online discounts for purchasing car park tickets in advance.
Alton Towers Parking
Whilst most theme park guest now need to pay for parking at Alton Towers, there are still a few ways & means to secure FREE parking. Follow our guide that includes information on standard parking charges, passholder options and free parking options. More information available at Guide to Alton Towers Parking.
Alton Towers Drop Off/Collection
There is drop off/collection point close to the main entrance to the park that guests are welcome to make use of. This free option can offer value for money for those that can bag a lift to the park. More information available at Alton Towers Drop Off/Collection.
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I have autism. My carer is taking me Alton towers march 27. How do we buy express parking. I’m booking tickets now and it only has option for standard
Hi Joshua, you can book your Express Parking for Alton Towers under Extras tab as you make your way through the transaction process. Alternatively you can purchase Express Parking separately if you have already purchased Alton Towers theme park tickets, Liz
I have had to change the date of my tickets as our school has unexpectedly changed the inset day date. I can’t seem to change the date of my Express Parking ticket online though?
Hi Wendy, usually advance tickets for Alton Towers are non-exchangeable but you could contact Alton Towers directly to see if there is any leeway if you explain your situation. We at Topdogdays are independent of all visitor attractions & promotions, we simply let you know where the deals can be found, good luck, Liz
Can you pay for express parking on the day
Hi Claire, yes you can pay for express parking on the day as long as they have availability on the day. To guarantee the space, best to pre-book in advance.
How do I book express parking at Alton towers before my holiday next September thanks
Hi Susan, you can book express parking online directly with Alton Towers over at Alton Towers Parking Charge. I can see this currently priced at £16 a vehicle. Express parking is located very close to the main Alton Towers entrance and bypasses the need for the use of the monorail to & from the standard parking area.
Hi, which are the dates that you can’t use 2 for 1 offer at Alton towers please?
Thanks Victor
Hi Victor, are you talking about the adults go free voucher on promotional packets of Kellogg’s cereals & breakfast bars? For this voucher, exclusions of use ran 14-22 February and any secondary ticked events and concerts – apart for that, it is valid for use at Alton Towers throughout the theme park season.
Hi, do you know how you go about entering the express carpark is you book it online, as there is absolutely no instructions? Thanks
Hi Nicole, as you enter the Alton Towers Resort, you will quickly see a sign for Express Parking on the right. There is always someone on the gate of Express Parking, so I imagine you will need to show your confirmation of payment at this point and he/she will direct you into the area.
Thank you Liz, much appreciated! The confirmation email is basic and unhelpful
Very welcome, have a great day at Alton Towers:)
why when people spend so much money for your facilities are you charging for what used to be a free car park and does this charge also apply to disabled drivers
Hi Allen, whilst Topdogdays provides information on days out, it is independent of Alton Towers. I have to agree with you…parking charges at visitor attractions is not on in my book. I understand that Alton Towers offer charged disabled parking for those who have a Blue Badge identifying a mobility issue alongside their Express Car Park. I’m not certain, but I think this is charged at around £6 per vehicle.
I think this is way to expensive for vip car parking it should be at least £10 not £16.
Yup, it’s a lot of money to park over at Alton Towers but with the one added advantage of being directly next to the Alton Towers entrance. I am seeing that queues for the monorail seem to be building quite significantly year on year and can have quite a significant impact now on the time you actually reach your first ride of the day. One possible way round this is to see if the car driver will drop you off at the drop off/collection point before continuing around to the car park. Whilst the driver will then have to experience the monorail queues, (free drinks all day I’m sure!), at least the rest of you can head straight to the first ride of the day.
I found free car parking tickets on ebay they aren’t express parking but they can save £6