The average train between Cardiff and Alton takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 5 times a day between Cardiff and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Alton at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Alton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Alton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Cardiff to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ash station.
Book your Cardiff to Alton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cardiff and Alton is 157.6 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alton via Reading and Ash in around 3h 56m.
