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

The cheapest way to get from Farnborough to Alton is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Farnborough to Alton is to train which takes 25 min and costs £6 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Farnborough and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Farnborough to Alton. However, there are services departing from Kingsmead North and arriving at High Street via Princes Gardens and Union Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Farnborough and Alton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ash Vale and arriving at Alton. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Farnborough to Alton?

The distance between Farnborough and Alton is 14 miles. The road distance is 16.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Farnborough to Alton without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs £6 - £14.

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

The train from Ash Vale to Alton takes 25 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Farnborough to Alton bus from?

Farnborough to Alton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Kingsmead North station.

Where do I catch the Farnborough to Alton train from?

Farnborough to Alton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Ash Vale station.

Train or bus from Farnborough to Alton?

The best way to get from Farnborough to Alton is to train which takes 25 min and costs £6 - £14. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and line 18 bus and line 65 bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 39m.

Where does the Farnborough to Alton bus arrive?

Farnborough to Alton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Princes Hall station.

Where does the Farnborough to Alton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Farnborough to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Farnborough to Alton is 17 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Farnborough to Alton.

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

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

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Farnborough to Alton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and line 18 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Farnborough to Alton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ash Vale to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton / ...
25 min
£6–14
Drive 16.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Farnborough to Altoncar 16.8 mi
25 min
£5–6
Line 1 bus, line 18 bus, line 65 bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsmead North to Princes Hallbus 402 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Gardens to South Streetbus 18 / ...
3. Take the bus from Union Road to High Streetbus 65
1h 39m
£6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Farnborough to Altontaxi 16.8 mi
25 min
£35–45

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Distance: 14.3 mi
Duration: 25 min

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Ash Vale to Alton hourly. Tickets cost £6–14 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsmead North to High Street via Princes Hall, Princes Gardens, South Street, and Union Road in around 1h 39m.

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