The average train between Alton and Birmingham takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Alton to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Alton and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Birmingham station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Alton to Birmingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Birmingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Alton to Birmingham train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alton and Birmingham is 161.2 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Birmingham New Street via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 54m.