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Compare bus and train for London to Alton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Alton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 71 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€31 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Alton:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Alton costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Alton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Alton
How to get from London to Alton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Alton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX03510:25 AM1h05London, Hammersmith Bridge Road11:30 AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)€141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX03510:25 AM1h05London, Hammersmith Bridge Road11:30 AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)€141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
NX03510:25 AM1h05London, Hammersmith Bridge Road11:30 AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)€141One-way0 transfers
Other options
L786637:23 PM1h16London Waterloo (WAT)8:39 PMAlton station (AON)€181One-way0 transfers
L786315:25 PM1h05London Waterloo (WAT)6:30 PMAlton station (AON)€211One-way0 transfers
L79714 · L786235:00 PM1h11London Waterloo (WAT)6:11 PMAlton station (AON)€211One-way1 transfer
NX0352:25 PM1h10London, Hammersmith Bridge Road3:35 PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)€141One-way0 transfers
NX03510:00 PM1h25London, Victoria Coach Station11:25 PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)€141One-way0 transfers
NX03510:00 AM1h30London, Victoria Coach Station11:30 AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)€141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Alton:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Alton costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Alton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 6m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Alton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Alton station (AON).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z).
- Travel with National Express to go to Alton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Alton by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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