The average train between Oxford and Alton takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 every 4 hours between Oxford and Alton. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Alton. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Alton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Oxford to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Alton station.
Book your Oxford to Alton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Oxford and Alton is 69.8 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Alton via Reading and Ash in around 2h 56m.