The average train between Alton and Reading takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Alton to Reading. 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 every 2 hours between Alton and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Reading station via Ash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Alton to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Alton to Reading train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Alton and Reading is 34.1 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Reading via Ash in around 1h 34m.
