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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 prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 71 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€31 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Alton
Travel to Alton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Alton.

There are 2 options to travel to Alton from London including taking a coach or train.
The cheapest way to go to Alton from London is by taking a coach, which costs on average €6.
This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Alton:
A coach is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Alton costing on average €18.
The fastest way to get to Alton from London is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 7 min.
Other travel options to Alton take longer:
Coach takes on average 1 h 25 min.
You should expect to travel around 71 km from London to Alton.
The average frequency per day from London to Alton is:
- 5 coaches per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from London to Alton as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Alton:
- Trains from London to Alton most often leave from London Waterloo and arrive in Alton.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Alton:
- Travel with National Express for coaches to Alton. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express London to Alton tickets on Omio for €6.
- South Western Railway can get you to Alton by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with South Western Railway from London to Alton for €18 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Alton with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with National Express with 5 direct coaches per day.
- Direct trains with South Western Railway with 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Alton as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from London to Alton.
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