The cheapest and fastest trains from Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price on Sep 23
$22
Average ticket price on Sep 23
$33
Fastest journey on Sep 23
1 h 7 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
1 h 8 m
Trains on Sep 23
57
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 57 trains from Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT), including 32 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
On Wed, Sep 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L786022:14 PM1h14Alton station (AON)3:28 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$221One-way0 transfers
L787129:43 PM1h15Alton station (AON)10:58 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$221One-way0 transfers
L7872810:43 PM1h16Alton station (AON)11:59 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$221One-way0 transfers
L786988:43 PM1h15Alton station (AON)9:58 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$221One-way0 transfers
L785861:14 PM1h15Alton station (AON)2:29 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$221One-way0 transfers
L785068:13 AM1h07Alton station (AON)9:20 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$391One-way0 transfers
L78602 · L796772:14 PM1h08Alton station (AON)3:22 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$391One-way1 transfer
L78610 · L796892:43 PM1h08Alton station (AON)3:51 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$391One-way1 transfer
L78698 · L798068:43 PM1h08Alton station (AON)9:51 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$391One-way1 transfer
L78626 · L797093:43 PM1h08Alton station (AON)4:51 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$391One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$39 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT):
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
Live departures
Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L78712 | On time 9:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h15 | 10:58 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78728 | On time 10:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h16 | 11:59 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78728 · L79493 | On time 10:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h12 | 11:55 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78733 · L84053 | On time 11:14 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h25 | 12:39 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
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L78466 | 5:39 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h17 | 6:56 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78474 | 6:11 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h08 | 7:19 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78483 | 6:41 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h09 | 7:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78490 | 7:13 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h09 | 8:22 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78498 | 7:43 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h08 | 8:51 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78506 | 8:13 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h07 | 9:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78514 · L79572 | 8:43 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h12 | 9:55 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78514 | 8:43 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h15 | 9:58 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78522 | 9:13 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h15 | 10:28 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78522 · L78765 | 9:13 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h13 | 10:26 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78530 · L79592 | 9:43 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h08 | 10:51 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78530 | 9:43 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h16 | 10:59 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78538 | 10:13 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h17 | 11:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78538 · L79598 | 10:13 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h11 | 11:24 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78546 | 10:43 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h15 | 11:58 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78546 · L79610 | 10:43 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h08 | 11:51 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78554 · L79618 | 11:14 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h08 | 12:22 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78554 | 11:14 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h14 | 12:28 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78562 | 11:43 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h15 | 12:58 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78562 · L79630 | 11:43 AM Alton station (AON) | 1h08 | 12:51 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78570 | 12:14 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h14 | 1:28 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78570 · L79638 | 12:14 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h09 | 1:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78578 | 12:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h15 | 1:58 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78578 · L79649 | 12:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h08 | 1:51 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78586 · L79657 | 1:14 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h09 | 2:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78586 | 1:14 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h15 | 2:29 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78594 · L79669 | 1:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h10 | 2:53 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78594 | 1:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h15 | 2:58 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78602 · L79677 | 2:14 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h08 | 3:22 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78602 | 2:14 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h14 | 3:28 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78610 · L79689 | 2:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h08 | 3:51 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78610 | 2:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h15 | 3:58 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L04108 · L79697 | 2:59 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h23 | 4:22 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L04108 | 2:59 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h25 | 4:24 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78626 | 3:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h16 | 4:59 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78626 · L79709 | 3:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h08 | 4:51 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78634 | 4:14 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h11 | 5:25 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78634 · L79717 | 4:14 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h08 | 5:22 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78642 | 4:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h15 | 5:58 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78642 · L79729 | 4:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h09 | 5:52 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78650 | 5:13 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h16 | 6:29 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78650 · L79737 | 5:13 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h11 | 6:24 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78658 | 5:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h14 | 6:57 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78666 · L79757 | 6:13 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h09 | 7:22 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78666 | 6:13 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h11 | 7:24 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78672 · L80134 | 6:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h08 | 7:51 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78672 | 6:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h14 | 7:57 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78680 | 7:13 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h17 | 8:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78680 · L79775 | 7:13 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h11 | 8:24 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78686 · L79787 | 7:42 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h09 | 8:51 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78686 | 7:42 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h16 | 8:58 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78698 · L79806 | 8:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h08 | 9:51 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L78698 | 8:43 PM Alton station (AON) | 1h15 | 9:58 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Trains from Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (71 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 4:42 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Alton station (AON) and London Waterloo (WAT) from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Most Alton station (AON) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains use the Alton to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Alton station (AON) and London Waterloo (WAT) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Alton from Alton city centre
Alton train station facilities and services
Alton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Alton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Alton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Alton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Alton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Alton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Alton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1. Lifts to Platform 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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