The average train between Alton and Bournemouth takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Alton to Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Alton to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Alton to Bournemouth train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Alton and Bournemouth is 79.3 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Bournemouth via Woking in around 2h 34m.