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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Alton is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Alton is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Alton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Friary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Alton. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Alton via Reading and Ash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Bristol to Alton?

The distance between Bristol and Alton is 117 miles. The road distance is 90.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Alton without a car is to train and line 13 bus which takes 2h 53m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Bristol to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Alton bus from?

Bristol to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Alton train from?

Bristol to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Alton?

The best way to get from Bristol to Alton is to bus and line 65 bus which takes 4h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Bristol to Alton bus arrive?

Bristol to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bristol to Alton train arrive?

Bristol to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Alton is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Bristol to Alton.

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

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Where can I stay near Alton?

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Bristol to Alton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 13 bus, bus

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

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Train, line 13 bus
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cemeterybus 13
2h 53m
£45–88
Drive 90.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bristol to Altoncar 90.3 mi
1h 47m
£22–32
Bus, line 65 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
3. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to High Streetbus 65
4h 53m
Train, line 13 bus via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 13
3h 27m
£41–83
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Ashtrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
3h 43m
£51–100

Bristol to Alton by train, foot, and bus

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.1 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Alton via Reading and Ash in around 3h 43m.

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