The average train between Brighton and Alton Station takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton to Alton Station. 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 Brighton and Alton Station. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Alton Station at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Haywards Heath and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Alton Station. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Alton Station station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Brighton to Alton Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Haywards Heath station.
Brighton to Alton Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Brighton to Alton Station train tickets online with Thameslink, Southern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Alton Station is 68.2 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Alton via Haywards Heath and Clapham Junction in around 2h 45m.