The average train between Bristol and Alton takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 4 hours between Bristol and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Alton at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Alton. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Alton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Bristol to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ash station.
Book your Bristol to Alton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bristol and Alton is 117.8 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Alton via Reading and Ash in around 3h 43m.
