The average train between Gloucester and Alton takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester 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 twice daily between Gloucester and Alton. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 59m • 2 changes
2h 52m • 2 changes
2h 52m • 2 changes
2h 52m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Alton. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Alton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Gloucester to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ash station.
Book your Gloucester to Alton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Gloucester and Alton is 118.5 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Alton via Reading and Ash in around 3h 46m.
