The average train between Hull and Alton takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Hull 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 Hull and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Alton. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Alton station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Hull to Alton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Alton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Hull to Alton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Hull and Alton is 291.8 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Alton via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 49m.