The average train between Cambridge and Alton takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Alton. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Alton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Cambridge to Alton train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Alton train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Cambridge to Alton train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cambridge and Alton is 139 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Alton via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 58m.