The average train between Derby and Alton takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Derby 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 Derby and Alton. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Alton. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Alton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Derby to Alton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Alton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Derby to Alton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Derby and Alton is 200.2 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Alton via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 41m.
