The average train between Poole and Alton takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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 Poole and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Alton at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Alton. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Alton station via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Poole to Alton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Alton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Poole to Alton train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Poole and Alton is 85.7 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Alton via Woking in around 2h 40m.