The average train between Bedford and Alton takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford 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 hourly between Bedford and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Alton at 1:07 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Alton. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Alton station via West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Bedford to Alton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Alton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Bedford to Alton train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bedford and Alton is 115 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Alton via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 50m.
