The average train between Sheffield and Alton takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Alton. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Alton. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Alton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Sheffield to Alton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Alton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Sheffield to Alton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Sheffield and Alton is 250.6 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Alton via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 13m.