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Preston to Alton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Alton takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

4h 53m
Duration
257 mi
Distance
£113
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain train London Waterloo - Alton
4h 4m
£82–175

Preston to Alton train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Alton. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 256.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Alton, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Alton via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 4m.

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