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There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Alton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Gatwick Airporttrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Guildfordtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
    2h 59m
    £30–70

  2. Drive 52.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brighton to Altoncar car 52.7 mi
    1h 22m
    £13–19

  3. Bus, line 65 bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Guildford stationbus bus Ra2
    3. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to High Streetbus bus 65
    4h 26m

  4. Train, line 65 bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Guildfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to High Streetbus bus 65
    3h 5m
    £25–54

  5. Line 273 bus, line 100 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from London Road Shops to Bus Stationbus bus 273 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Redhill Bus Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Friary Bus Stationbus bus 32
    5h 33m

Brighton to Alton by train

Calendar228Weekly Trains
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Alton via Gatwick Airport, Guildford, and Aldershot in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to High Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 4h 26m.

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