The average train between Gatwick Airport and Alton takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Alton at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Guildford and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Alton. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Alton station via Guildford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Gatwick Airport to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Alton station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Alton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Alton is 56.8 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Alton via Guildford and Aldershot in around 2h.