What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Alton?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Alton is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Alton?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Alton is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Alton. However, there are services departing from St Paul's Square and arriving at High Street via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2 and Friary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Alton. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Alton via West Hampstead station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Bedford to Alton?

The distance between Bedford and Alton is 99 miles. The road distance is 89 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Alton without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Alton without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Alton?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Bedford to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Alton bus from?

Bedford to Alton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Paul's Square station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Alton train from?

Bedford to Alton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Alton?

The best way to get from Bedford to Alton is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Bedford to Alton bus arrive?

Bedford to Alton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Alton train arrive?

Bedford to Alton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Alton is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Bedford to Alton.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Alton?

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Where can I stay near Alton?

There are 484+ hotels available in Alton.

Bedford to Alton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bedford to Alton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton
2h 50m
£46–108
Drive 88.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bedford to Altoncar 88.5 mi
1h 40m
£22–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southsidebus Ra2
3. Take the train from Woking to Altontrain
3h 59m
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Airport Bus Stationbus Mk1
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
5h 26m

Bedford to Alton by train and subway

189Weekly Services

2h 50mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 98.4 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Alton, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Alton via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's Square to High Street via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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