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How to get fromHemel Hempstead to Altonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hemel Hempstead to Alton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to London Eustontrain train Milton Keynes Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain train London Waterloo - Alton
    2h 25m
    £28–73

  2. Drive 58.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hemel Hempstead to Altoncar car 58.5 mi
    1h 6m
    £15–21

  3. Bus, line 65 bus

    1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra3
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus bus Ra2
    3. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to High Streetbus bus 65
    4h 20m

  4. Line 20 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Great Road to Watford Junction stationbus bus 320 / ...
    2. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Altontrain train
    3h 52m
    £28–61

  5. Line 1 bus, line 850 bus

    1. Take the bus from Marlowes to High Wycombe BusStnbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Forbury Roadbus bus 850
    4h 57m
    £18–31

Hemel Hempstead to Alton by bus and train

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 73.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Hemel Hempstead, England and Alton, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Hemel Hempstead to Alton via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marlowes to High Street via Watford Junction station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 4h 20m.

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