The average train between Watford and Alton takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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 Watford and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Alton at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Alton. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Alton station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Watford to Alton train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Alton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Watford to Alton train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Watford and Alton is 69.1 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Alton via Clapham Junction and Woking in around 2h 25m.