Thirteen Roller Coaster, Alton Towers

Name: Thirteen Roller Coaster
Address: Dark Forest, Alton Towers, United Kingdom

#8 among attractions in Alton Towers

Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride

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Thirteen is a steel roller coaster at Alton Towers in England. The ride was constructed by Intamin and opened on 20 March 2010. It is the world's first vertical freefall drop roller coaster, on which the track and train freefall approximately five metres in darkness. The ride replaced and is built on the former site of the Corkscrew, which resided at Alton Towers for 28 years between 1980 and 2008. ()

Alternative names: Length: 2480 ftHeight: 66 ftCoordinates: 52°59'6"N, 1°53'22"W

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Thirteen Roller Coaster – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alton Towers, Nemesis Roller Coaster, Oblivion Roller Coaster, Galactica Roller Coaster.

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Oblivion Roller Coaster, Alton Towers
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Rita Roller Coaster, Alton Towers
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~1830 ftNW
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Battle Galleons, Alton Towers
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~1860 ftNE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Duel, Alton Towers
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thirteen Roller Coaster?

Nearby attractions include Rita Roller Coaster, Alton Towers (1 min walk), Alton Towers, Alton Towers (6 min walk), Battle Galleons, Alton Towers (7 min walk), Galactica Roller Coaster, Alton Towers (8 min walk).

How to get to Thirteen Roller Coaster by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thirteen Roller Coaster:

Bus

Alton Towers Entrance • Lines: X71 (12 min walk)

Train

Alton Towers Main Entrance (12 min walk)
Alton Towers Car Park (13 min walk)