The average train between Birmingham and Alton takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Alton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Alton. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Alton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Birmingham to Alton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Alton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Birmingham to Alton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Alton is 161.2 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Alton via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 11m.