The average train between Swindon and Alton takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon 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 3 hours between Swindon and Alton. The earliest departure is at 3:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Alton at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h • 2 changes
1h 52m • 2 changes
1h 59m • 2 changes
1h 50m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Alton. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Alton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Swindon to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Alton station.
Book your Swindon to Alton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Swindon and Alton is 72.1 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Alton via Reading and Ash in around 3h 2m.
