Alton Towers FastTrack Prices 2026: Which Tier Is Worth Your Money?
FastTrack lets you skip the regular queue on popular rides. Prices start from £10 per ride and go up to £140 for unlimited access to everything. Whether it is worth buying depends entirely on when you visit.
FastTrack Tier Comparison
Solo
from £10
Rides: 1 ride, 1 time
Includes: Choose any single ride
Just want to skip the queue on one must-do ride
Bronze
from £15
Rides: 4 rides, 1 time each
Includes: 4 selected rides including major coasters
Budget-friendly option for a moderately busy day
Gold
from £40
Rides: Most rides, 1 time each
Includes: Most major rides including Nemesis Reborn, Wicker Man, The Smiler, Oblivion
The sweet spot for busy weekends and school holidays
Platinum
from £140
Rides: All rides, unlimited
Includes: Every FastTrack ride, ride as many times as you want
Peak days when you want zero queues
Which Rides Are Included?
The exact ride list varies by season, but as a general guide for the 2026 season:
Major coasters (Gold and Platinum)
Nemesis Reborn, The Smiler, Oblivion, Wicker Man, Rita, TH13TEEN, Galactica, Toxicator
Selected rides (Bronze)
Typically includes 4 from the major coaster list. Check when booking as the selection varies by date.
Solo
Choose any single FastTrack-eligible ride. Best used on Nemesis Reborn or The Smiler where queues are longest.
Is FastTrack Worth It? A Realistic Guide
The answer depends on when you visit. Here is what to expect for queue times and our honest recommendation for each scenario.
| Day Type | Typical Queue | Our Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet weekday (term time) | 10-20 min | Skip FastTrack, not worth it |
| Moderate weekday (half term) | 30-45 min | Bronze is enough |
| Busy Saturday | 60-90 min | Gold recommended |
| Peak (Scarefest weekend, bank holiday) | 90-120 min | Platinum if budget allows |
Cost Per Ride Analysis
Is FastTrack Gold worth £50 on a busy day? Let us break it down.
Gold covers
8-10 rides
Cost per ride
£5-6
Time saved (busy day)
3-5 hours
On a busy Saturday with 60-90 minute queues per ride, Gold saves your family 3-5 hours of standing in line. For many visitors, that time is worth far more than the ticket price.
Alternatives to FastTrack
If you would rather not pay for FastTrack, these strategies help reduce your queue times:
- 1.Arrive at opening. Hotel guests enter at 9:30am, general admission at 10am. The first hour has the shortest queues of the day.
- 2.Head to the back of the park first. Most people walk straight ahead from the entrance. Rides at the back of the park (Nemesis Reborn, Wicker Man) have shorter queues early on.
- 3.Use single rider queues. Available on some rides. You will not sit together but queues are much shorter.
- 4.Visit on a quieter day. Term-time Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the quietest. September weekdays after schools return are the sweet spot.
- 5.Download the app. Live queue times let you plan your route and hit rides when queues dip.
Booking Tips
- Book online in advance. FastTrack availability is limited on busy days. Booking early guarantees your preferred tier and often gets a better price.
- Prices are dynamic. Quiet weekdays cost less than peak Saturdays. The earlier you book, the cheaper it tends to be.
- You can buy on the day via the app. But you risk your preferred tier selling out, especially Gold and Platinum on busy days.
- FastTrack is per person. A family of 4 buying Gold at £50 each = £200 total. Factor this into your day-out budget.