The average train between Glasgow and Alton takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Alton. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Alton. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Alton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Glasgow to Alton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Alton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Glasgow to Alton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Alton is 567.4 km. The road distance is 720 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Alton via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 30m.