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Trip Overview

The average train between Alton and Edinburgh takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Alton to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 17m
Duration
440 mi
Distance
£186
Average price
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  1. Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain train Alton - London Waterloo
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 10m
£151–241

Alton to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Alton and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 439.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Alton, Hampshire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Alton to Edinburgh Waverley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 6h 10m.

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