The average train between Canterbury and Alton takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Alton at 1:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Alton. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Alton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Canterbury to Alton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Alton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Canterbury to Alton train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Canterbury and Alton is 143.8 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Alton via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 59m.