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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain train Alton - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Lancastertrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 18m
    £100–190

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain train Alton - London Waterloo
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    9h 29m
    £53–108

  3. Drive 245.2 mi

    1. Drive from Alton to Lancastercar car 245.2 mi
    4h 40m
    £60–86

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain train
    4h 54m
    £80–296

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 42m
    £121–193

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    10h 13m

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain train
    5h 19m
    £121–276

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain train
    6h 51m
    £100–345

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancastertrain train
    6h 55m
    £129–371

Alton to Lancaster by train and subway

Calendar177Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Alton, Hampshire, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Alton to Lancaster via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drayman's Way to Bus Station Night Std via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 13m.

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