How to travel from Alton to London

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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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€31

Average price

€8

Average price

Cheapest

1h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 21m

Average total duration

1h 51m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

South Western Railway

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Alton to London

How to get from Alton to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Alton to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

South Western RailwayP60941
10:14AM1h16
Alton station (AON)
11:30AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$401One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX035
06:35PM1h45
Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
08:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

South Western RailwayP60936
08:14AM1h06
Alton station (AON)
09:20AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$401One-way
0 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayP60938
09:14AM1h14
Alton station (AON)
10:28AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$401One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayP60939
09:44AM1h15
Alton station (AON)
10:59AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$401One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayL72682
08:44AM1h16
Alton station (AON)
10:00AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$401One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX035
08:30AM1h50
Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
10:20AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$121One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX035
11:35AM1h45
Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
01:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$131One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX035
02:55PM1h55
Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
04:50PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$101One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Alton to London

Travel to London 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 Alton to London.

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There are 2 options to travel between Alton and London including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Alton to London is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Alton to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 30m.

The distance from Alton to London is approximately 44 miles (71 km).
The average frequency per day from Alton to London is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alton to London:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alton to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway to go to London by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Alton to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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