The average train between Leicester and Alton takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester 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 Leicester and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Alton. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Alton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Leicester to Alton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Alton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Leicester to Alton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Leicester and Alton is 166 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Alton via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 9m.