ABOUT THIS RIDE
What Runaway Mine Train is
Runaway Mine Train is a steel coaster at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom. Alton Towers currently lists 43 rides and attractions in this directory.
Runaway Mine Train is listed as a steel roller coaster: a metal-track ride rather than a wooden structure or a slow dark ride. It opened in 1992 (about 34 years ago), built by Mack Rides.
Other steel coasters listed at Alton Towers include The Smiler, Oblivion, and TH13TEEN.
Useful names to open next on the Alton Towers page include The Smiler, Nemesis Reborn, Wicker Man, Oblivion, and Rita.
On-ride footage is embedded on this page so you can see the layout before you queue. Opening times and closures still come from Alton Towers.
What to expect
If Runaway Mine Train is a target ride, do it early or late on busy days. Front and back rows often feel different on coasters; use the POV when it is available to decide.
Check Alton Towers on the day for opening status, queues, accessibility and any extra restrictions on Runaway Mine Train.
