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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Alton is to bus and line 32 bus and line 13 bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Alton is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Didcot and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Didcot station to Alton. However, there are services departing from Parkway Station and arriving at High Street via Newbury Wharf and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Alton. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Alton via Reading and Ash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Didcot to Alton?

The distance between Didcot and Alton is 52 miles. The road distance is 42.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Alton without a car is to train and line 13 bus which takes 2h and costs £15 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Didcot to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Alton bus from?

Didcot to Alton bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Parkway Station.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Alton train from?

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

Train or bus from Didcot to Alton?

The best way to get from Didcot to Alton is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £21 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 32 bus and line 13 bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Didcot to Alton bus arrive?

Didcot to Alton bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Newbury Wharf station.

Where does the Didcot to Alton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Didcot to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Alton is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Didcot to Alton.

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

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Didcot to Alton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 13 bus, bus, and line 32 bus

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

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Train, line 13 bus
best
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Readingtrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cemeterybus 13
2h
£16–33
Bus, line 32 bus, line 13 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkway Station to Newbury Wharfbus X34 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Bus Stationbus 32
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 13
3h 13m
£7–12
Train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Ashtrain
3. Take the train from Ash to Altontrain
2h 57m
£22–45
Drive 42.1 mi
1. Drive from Didcot to Altoncar 42.1 mi
1h 5m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Didcot to Altontaxi 42.1 mi
1h 5m
£190–230

Didcot to Alton by train, foot, and bus

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Alton via Reading and Ash in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to High Street via Newbury Wharf and Bus Station in around 3h 13m.

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