The average train between Alton and Dover takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Alton to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Dover. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Dover station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Alton to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Alton to Dover train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Alton and Dover is 159.6 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Dover Priory via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 23m.