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

The cheapest way to get from Frome to Alton is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frome to Alton is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Frome and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Frome to Alton. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Drayman's Way via Blue Boar Row, Bus Station and The Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Frome and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Frome to Alton. However, there are services departing from Frome and arriving at Alton via Westbury (Wilts), Salisbury and Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Frome to Alton?

The distance between Frome and Alton is 86 miles. The road distance is 67 miles.

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

The best way to get from Frome to Alton without a car is to train and line 13 bus which takes 2h 41m and costs £29 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Frome to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frome to Alton bus from?

Frome to Alton bus services, operated by Beeline Coaches, depart from Christchurch station.

Where do I catch the Frome to Alton train from?

Frome to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Westbury (Wilts) station.

Train or bus from Frome to Alton?

The best way to get from Frome to Alton is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Frome to Alton bus arrive?

Frome to Alton bus services, operated by Beeline Coaches, arrive at Blue Boar Row station.

Where does the Frome to Alton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frome to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Frome to Alton is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Frome to Alton.

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

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Where can I stay near Alton?

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

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Train, line 13 bus
best
1. Take the train from Frome to Basingstoketrain Castle Cary - London Waterloo
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 13
2h 41m
£29–65
Drive 66.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Frome to Altoncar 66.6 mi
1h 17m
£17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blue Boar Rowbus 24
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Bus Stationbus 8 / ...
5h 26m
Train, line 13 bus via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 13
3h 9m
£28–67
Train
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Wokingtrain
3. Take the train from Woking to Altontrain
3h 28m
£45–104

Frome to Alton by train, foot, and bus

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.2 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Frome, Somerset, England and Alton, Hampshire, England?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Drayman's Way via Blue Boar Row, Bus Station, Bus Station, and The Broadway in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Frome to Alton via Westbury (Wilts), Salisbury, and Woking in around 3h 28m.

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