The average train between Southampton and Alton takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Alton. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Alton at 1:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Alton. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Alton station via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Southampton to Alton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Alton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Southampton to Alton train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Southampton and Alton is 40.6 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Alton via Woking in around 1h 49m.