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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Alton is to line 69 bus and line 64 bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Alton is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Alton. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park and arriving at Drayman's Way via Bus Station and The Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Alton. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Alton via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Alton?

The distance between Portsmouth and Alton is 72 miles. The road distance is 31.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Alton without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £29 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Portsmouth to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Alton bus from?

Portsmouth to Alton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Alton train from?

Portsmouth to Alton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Alton?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Alton is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £29 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 69 bus and line 64 bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Alton bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Alton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at The Broadway station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Alton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Alton is 32 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Portsmouth to Alton.

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

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Portsmouth to Alton - 6 ways to travel via train, line 69 bus, and line 64 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Portsmouth to Alton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Woking to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton / ...
2h 6m
£30–66
Line 69 bus, line 64 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Broadwaybus 69
2. Take the bus from The Broadway to Drayman's Waybus 64
3h 22m
£5–8
Drive 31.5 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Altoncar 31.5 mi
38 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Portsmouth to Altontaxi 31.5 mi
38 min
£85–110
Train, line 13 bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoketrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 13
2h 27m
£22–47
Bus, line 1 bus, line 64 bus
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to WestQuaybus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bargate to Bus Stationbus 1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Broadway to Drayman's Waybus 64
3h 38m

Portsmouth to Alton by train

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Distance: 71.4 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Alton via Woking in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park to Drayman's Way via Bus Station and The Broadway in around 3h 22m.

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