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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alton is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alton is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Alton. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at High Street via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Friary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Alton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Alton via Reading and Ash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Alton?

The distance between Cardiff and Alton is 144 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alton without a car is to train and line 13 bus which takes 3h 2m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Cardiff to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alton bus from?

Cardiff to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alton train from?

Cardiff to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Alton?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alton is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Cardiff to Alton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Alton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Alton is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Cardiff to Alton.

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

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Cardiff to Alton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 13 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 13 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 13
3h 2m
£57–111
Drive 121.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Altoncar 121.3 mi
2h 25m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
5h 38m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Ashtrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
3h 56m
£63–123
Train, line 13 bus via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 13
4h 10m
£57–115

Cardiff to Alton by train, foot, and bus

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3h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 143.4 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Alton, Hampshire, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alton via Reading and Ash in around 3h 56m.

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