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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Alton is to line 166 bus and line 479 bus and line 65 bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Alton is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Alton. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Epsom Hospital and Friary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Alton. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Alton via Clapham Junction and Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Croydon to Alton?

The distance between Croydon and Alton is 51 miles. The road distance is 47.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Alton without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £21 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Croydon to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Alton bus from?

Croydon to Alton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Alton train from?

Croydon to Alton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Alton?

The best way to get from Croydon to Alton is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £21 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 166 bus and line 479 bus and line 65 bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Croydon to Alton bus arrive?

Croydon to Alton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Epsom Hospital station.

Where does the Croydon to Alton train arrive?

Croydon to Alton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Woking station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Alton is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Croydon to Alton.

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

Book your Croydon to Alton train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Croydon to Alton?

Book your Croydon to Alton bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Alton?

There are 481+ hotels available in Alton.

Croydon to Alton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 166 bus

How to get fromCroydon to Alton

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Wokingtrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Woking to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton / ...
1h 53m
£21–48
Line 166 bus, line 479 bus, line 65 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Epsom Hospitalbus 166
2. Take the bus from Epsom Hospital to Friary Bus Stationbus 479
3. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to High Streetbus 65
3h 57m
£8–12
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Kingston / Wood Streetbus Sl7
2. Take the train from Surbiton to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton
2h 59m
Drive 47.3 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Altoncar 47.3 mi
1h 5m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Altontaxi 47.3 mi
1h 5m
£250–310

Croydon to Alton by train

234Weekly Trains

1h 53mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Croydon to Alton.

Launch map view

Distance: 50.5 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Alton via Clapham Junction and Woking in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to High Street via Epsom Hospital and Friary Bus Station in around 3h 57m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.