The average train between Hatfield and Alton takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Hatfield 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 Hatfield and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hatfield is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Alton at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hatfield to Alton. However, there are services departing from Hatfield station and arriving at Alton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Hatfield to Alton train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Hatfield (Herts) station.
Hatfield to Alton train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Hatfield to Alton train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Hatfield and Alton is 85.8 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Hatfield (Herts) to Alton via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 35m.