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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Alton is to bus and line 13 bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Alton is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Alton. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at High Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Alton. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Alton via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Poole to Alton?

The distance between Poole and Alton is 68 miles. The road distance is 60 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Alton without a car is to train and line 64 bus which takes 2h 18m and costs £23 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Poole to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Alton bus from?

Poole to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Alton train from?

Poole to Alton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Alton?

The best way to get from Poole to Alton is to bus and line 13 bus which takes 2h 57m and costs £14 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Poole to Alton bus arrive?

Poole to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Malls station.

Where does the Poole to Alton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Alton is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Poole to Alton.

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

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Poole to Alton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 64 bus, bus, and line 13 bus

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

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Train, line 64 bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Winchestertrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from The Broadway to Drayman's Waybus 64
2h 18m
£23–50
Bus, line 13 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to The Mallsbus 035
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 13
2h 57m
£14–33
Drive 59.7 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Altoncar 59.7 mi
1h 14m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Woking to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton / ...
2h 40m
£46–103

Poole to Alton by train and bus

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2h 18mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 67.2 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to High Street via The Malls and Bus Station in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Alton via Woking in around 2h 40m.

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