The average train between York and Alton takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is an hourly train service from York 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 York and Alton. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Alton. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Alton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
York to Alton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Alton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Alton station.
Book your York to Alton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Alton is 312.4 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from York to Alton via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 58m.