The average train between Alton and Cambridge takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Alton to Cambridge. 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 Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Alton to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Alton to Cambridge train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Alton and Cambridge is 139 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Cambridge via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 2h 45m.