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Trip Overview

The average train between Alton and Preston takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Alton to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 25m
Duration
257 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain train Alton - London Waterloo
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 56m
£80–181

Alton to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Alton and Preston. 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 Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 256.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Alton, Hampshire, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Alton to Preston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 56m.

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