The average train between Cheltenham and Alton takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 twice daily between Cheltenham and Alton. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h 21m • 2 changes
3h 13m • 2 changes
3h 7m • 2 changes
3h 8m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Alton. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Alton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Cheltenham to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ash station.
Book your Cheltenham to Alton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cheltenham and Alton is 113.2 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Alton via Reading and Ash in around 4h 2m.
