The average train between Reading (Station) and Alton takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading (Station) 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 Reading (Station) and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Alton at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading (Station) to Alton. However, there are services departing from Reading (Station) station and arriving at Alton station via Ash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Reading (Station) to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading (Station) to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Alton station.
Book your Reading (Station) to Alton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Reading (Station) and Alton is 34.4 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Alton via Ash in around 2h.
