The train between Edinburgh and Alton takes 6h 16m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Edinburgh and Alton. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 16m.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Alton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Alton station via King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Edinburgh to Alton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Alton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Alton station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Alton is 553.8 km. The road distance is 655 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alton via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 16m.