The average train between Bath and Alton takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Bath to Alton. 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 3 hours between Bath and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Alton at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 27m • 2 changes
2h 27m • 2 changes
2h 27m • 2 changes
2h 25m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Alton. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Alton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Bath to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Alton station.
Book your Bath to Alton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bath and Alton is 99.7 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Alton via Reading and Ash in around 3h 30m.
