The average train between Alton and Leicester takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Alton to Leicester. 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 Leicester. 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 Leicester at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Leicester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Alton to Leicester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Leicester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Alton to Leicester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Alton and Leicester is 166 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Leicester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 50m.