The average train between Bournemouth and Alton takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Alton at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Alton. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Alton station via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Bournemouth to Alton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Alton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Bournemouth to Alton train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Bournemouth and Alton is 79.3 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Alton via Woking in around 2h 22m.