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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Alton is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Alton is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs £70 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow to Alton station. However, there are services departing from Glasgow and arriving at Woking Railway Station Southside via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Alton. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Alton via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Alton?

The distance between Glasgow and Alton is 450 miles. The road distance is 407.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Alton without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £140 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Glasgow to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Alton bus from?

Glasgow to Alton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Alton train from?

Glasgow to Alton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Alton?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Alton is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £140 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Glasgow to Alton bus arrive?

Glasgow to Alton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Glasgow to Alton train arrive?

Glasgow to Alton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Alton is 407 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Glasgow to Alton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Alton?

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Glasgow to Alton - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Glasgow to Alton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton
6h 30m
£147–287
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Guildfordtrain
5h 10m
£56–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukxn10
12h 15m
£59–102
Drive 404.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Altoncar 404.9 mi
7h 15m
£98–141
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Altontrain
4h 28m
£72–296
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 27m
£168–316
Bus via Guildford station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
13h 13m
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain
4h 45m
£104–394
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
5h 11m
£72–265
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain
5h 3m
£78–218
Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, train, line 13 bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cemeterybus
4h 33m
£56–194
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 13 bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Basingstoketrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cemeterybus
6h 12m
£76–192

Glasgow to Alton by train and subway

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Distance: 447.1 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Alton, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Alton via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airport once daily. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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