The average train between Alton and Nottingham takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Alton to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Nottingham station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Alton to Nottingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Nottingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Alton to Nottingham train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Alton and Nottingham is 201 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Nottingham via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 44m.