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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Alton is to bus which costs £16 - £20 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Alton is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Alton. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at High Street via Gatwick South Terminal, High Street and Friary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Alton. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Alton via Clapham Junction and Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Alton?

The distance between Eastbourne and Alton is 106 miles. The road distance is 75.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Alton without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Eastbourne to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Alton bus from?

Eastbourne to Alton bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Alton train from?

Eastbourne to Alton train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Alton?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Alton is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £20 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Eastbourne to Alton bus arrive?

Eastbourne to Alton bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.

Where does the Eastbourne to Alton train arrive?

Eastbourne to Alton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Alton is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Eastbourne to Alton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Alton?

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Eastbourne to Alton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 65 bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Wokingtrain
3. Take the train from Woking to Altontrain
3h 9m
£50–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from High Street to Friary Bus Stationbus 32
6h 16m
£16–20
Drive 75.3 mi
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Altoncar 75.3 mi
1h 46m
£19–27
Train, line 65 bus
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Guildfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to High Streetbus 65
3h 22m
£33–65

Eastbourne to Alton by train

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Distance: 105.7 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Alton via Clapham Junction and Woking in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to High Street via Gatwick South Terminal, Red Cross, High Street, and Friary Bus Station in around 6h 16m.

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