If you’ve ever wondered which Alton Towers roller coaster is the tallest, fastest, longest or most intense, you’re in the right place.

Rather than ranking rides by opinion alone, we’ve compared every operating roller coaster using the numbers that matter most—top speed, height, track length, G-force and inversions.

Some coasters dominate in a single category, while others prove that statistics don’t always tell the whole story.

Let’s count down every roller coaster at Alton Towers based on their headline stats.

11. Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies!

Best Stat: Newest roller coaster

Although it won’t trouble any thrill records, Bluey the Ride earns its place as the newest coaster at Alton Towers. Designed for young families, it introduces children to their first roller coaster experience with gentle turns and colourful theming.

Key Stats

• Type: Family coaster
• Top Speed: Approximately 20 mph
• Height Requirement: 0.9m
• Inversions: 0
• Opened: 2026

10. Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure

Best Stat: Perfect first coaster

Another family attraction in CBeebies Land, Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure isn’t about breaking records—it’s about creating smiles.

Key Stats

• Type: Junior coaster
• Top Speed: Approximately 18 mph
• Height Requirement: 0.9m
• Inversions: 0

9. Runaway Mine Train

Best Stat: Long ride experience

Despite modest speed, Runaway Mine Train offers one of the longest ride experiences thanks to its famous second lap.

Key Stats

• Height: 11m
• Speed: 22 mph (36 km/h)
• Track Length: 305m
• Height Requirement: 1.1m

8. Spinball Whizzer

Best Stat: Every ride is different

The spinning cars mean no two rides are identical, even though the statistics look fairly modest.

Key Stats

• Height: 17m
• Speed: 38 mph
• Track Length: 470m
• Inversions: 0

7. TH13TEEN

Best Stat: World’s first vertical freefall drop coaster

TH13TEEN isn’t the fastest ride in the park, but its surprise drop remains one of Alton Towers’ biggest innovations.

Key Stats

• Height: 20m
• Speed: 26 mph (42 km/h)
• G-Force: 3.2G
• Track Length: 630m
• Inversions: 0

Why it ranks here

The statistics look tame on paper, but its unique drop track gives it an edge over the family coasters.

6. Galactica

Best Stat: Flying position

Few roller coasters in Europe allow riders to experience true flying.

Key Stats

• Height: 20m
• Speed: 47 mph (75 km/h)
• Track Length: 840m
• Inversions: 2
• G-Force: 3.5G

5. Wicker Man

Best Stat: Best wooden coaster stats

Although it lacks inversions, Wicker Man delivers incredible pacing and airtime.

Key Stats

• Height: 22m
• Speed: 44 mph
• Track Length: 853m
• Inversions: 0

Why it punches above its stats

It proves that speed isn’t everything.

4. Rita

Best Stat: Second-fastest coaster

The launch from 0 to 61 mph in just 2.5 seconds still feels explosive.

Key Stats

• Height: 18.4m
• Speed: 62 mph (100 km/h)
• Track Length: 647m
• G-Force: 4.7G
• Ride Time: 25 seconds

3. Nemesis Reborn

Best Stat: Best all-round thrill package

Nemesis doesn’t lead many individual categories anymore, but it scores highly across every statistic.

Key Stats

• Height: 13m
• Speed: 50 mph
• Inversions: 4
• G-Force: 3.5G
• Ride Time: 80 seconds

Why fans love it

The terrain-hugging layout makes it feel far faster than the numbers suggest.

2. Oblivion

Best Stat: Tallest and fastest drop

Oblivion still owns one of the most intimidating statistics at Alton Towers.

Key Stats

• Height: 60m
• Top Speed: 68 mph (110 km/h)
• Drop Angle: 87.5°
• Track Length: 373m
• G-Force: 4.5G

Record Holder

• Tallest coaster at Alton Towers
• Fastest coaster at Alton Towers

1. The Smiler

Best Stat: World Record Holder

No roller coaster at Alton Towers dominates the statistics like The Smiler.

Key Stats

• Height: 30m
• Speed: 53 mph (85 km/h)
• Track Length: 1,170m
• G-Force: 4.5G
• Inversions: 14 (World Record)

Why It’s Number One

The Smiler doesn’t have the tallest lift hill or fastest launch, but no coaster in the world features more inversions. Combined with its huge layout and relentless pacing, it’s statistically the most impressive roller coaster at Alton Towers.

Alton Towers Roller Coaster Stats Comparison

Ride	Height	Speed	Track Length	Inversions
The Smiler	30m	53 mph	1,170m	14
Oblivion	60m	68 mph	373m	0
Rita	18.4m	62 mph	647m	0
Nemesis Reborn	13m	50 mph	716m	4
Galactica	20m	47 mph	840m	2
Wicker Man	22m	44 mph	853m	0
TH13TEEN	20m	26 mph	630m	0
Spinball Whizzer	17m	38 mph	470m	0
Runaway Mine Train	11m	22 mph	305m	0
Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure	Family	18 mph	—	0
Bluey the Ride	Family	20 mph

Which Roller Coaster Wins Each Category?

Tallest: Oblivion (60m)

Fastest: Oblivion (68 mph)

Most Inversions: The Smiler (14)

Longest Track: The Smiler (1,170m)

Highest G-Force: Rita (4.7G)

Most Unique Ride Experience: Galactica

Best Launch: Rita

Best Wooden Coaster: Wicker Man

Statistics only tell part of the story. Oblivion is the tallest and fastest, Rita delivers the strongest launch, and The Smiler owns the world record for inversions. Yet many enthusiasts still place Nemesis Reborn at the very top thanks to its intensity and terrain-hugging layout.

If you’re visiting Alton Towers for the first time, challenge yourself to experience all seven thrill coasters—you’ll quickly discover that the best ride isn’t always the one with the biggest numbers.