The average train between Whitstable and Alton takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitstable 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 Whitstable and Alton. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Alton at 1:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Alton. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Alton station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Whitstable to Alton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
Whitstable to Alton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Whitstable to Alton train tickets online with Southeastern, Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Whitstable and Alton is 141.2 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Whitstable to Alton via London Victoria and Clapham Junction in around 3h 11m.