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Compare train and bus for Alton to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alton to London 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 €21.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€31 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Alton to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alton to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX035Fastest
P60936Other options
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This is compared to other travel options from Alton to London:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alton to London costing on average $27 (€21).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alton and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Alton station (AON) and arrive in London Waterloo (WAT).
- Buses mostly depart from Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) and arrive in London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
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