The average train between Portsmouth and Alton takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Alton. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Alton at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Alton. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Alton station via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Portsmouth to Alton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Alton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Portsmouth to Alton train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Portsmouth and Alton is 39.8 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Alton via Woking in around 2h 6m.