The average train between Dover and Alton takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 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 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Alton. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Alton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Dover to Alton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Alton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Dover to Alton train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Dover and Alton is 159.6 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Alton via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 13m.