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

The cheapest way to get from Hereford to Alton is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hereford to Alton is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Hereford and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Hereford station to Alton. However, there are services departing from Country Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Transport Hub, Heathrow Terminal 2 and Friary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Hereford and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Alton. However, there are services departing from Hereford and arriving at Basingstoke via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Hereford to Alton?

The distance between Hereford and Alton is 175 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hereford to Alton without a car is to train and line 13 bus via Newport which takes 4h 7m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Hereford to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hereford to Alton bus from?

Hereford to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Country Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hereford to Alton train from?

Hereford to Alton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hereford station.

Train or bus from Hereford to Alton?

The best way to get from Hereford to Alton is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Hereford to Alton bus arrive?

Hereford to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Transport Hub station.

Where does the Hereford to Alton train arrive?

Hereford to Alton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Hereford to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Hereford to Alton is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Hereford to Alton.

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

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

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Train, line 13 bus via Newport
best
1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cemeterybus 13
4h 7m
£65–132
Drive 113.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hereford to Altoncar 113.1 mi
2h 24m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 445
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
7h 39m
Train, line 13 bus
1. Take the train from Hereford to Readingtrain Hereford - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 13
4h 26m
£59–112
Train
1. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 35m
£80–139

Hereford to Alton by train, foot, and bus

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4h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 174.5 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Country Bus Station to High Street via Transport Hub, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hereford to High Street via Birmingham New Street, Basingstoke, and Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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