The average train between Manchester and Alton takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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 Manchester and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Alton. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Alton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Manchester to Alton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Alton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Manchester to Alton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Manchester and Alton is 273.1 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alton via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 59m.