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How to get fromBrighton to Alton Stationby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Alton Station 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
    £29–58

  2. Drive  52.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brighton to Alton Stationcar car 52.4 mi
    1h 21m
    £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 Onslow Street to Rail Stationbus bus 65
    4h 16m
    £14–24

  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 Onslow Street to Rail Stationbus bus 65
    2h 59m
    £24–46

  5. Line 273 bus, line 460 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from London Road Shops to Station Waybus bus 273 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Red Crossbus bus 460 / ...
    3. Take the bus from High Street to Friary Bus Stationbus bus 32
    5h 10m

Brighton to Alton Station by train

Calendar228Weekly Trains
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Alton Station, 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 Rail Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Guildford station, and Onslow Street in around 4h 16m.

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