I cant find a transport to Alton towers!?

i live in skipton, north yorkshire and would like to get a bus/train to alton towers but where evere i look i cant find a bus service from skipton that goes to alton towers. and i have found a train but it goes to london first then back up north to alton towers? and cost 205 quid! well to much if you ask me. can any1 help?