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Edinburgh to Alton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Alton takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh 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.

6h 20m
Duration
440 mi
Distance
£187
Average price
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Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain train London Waterloo - Alton
6h 15m
£156–238

Edinburgh to Alton train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 439.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Alton, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alton via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 15m.

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