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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Alton is to line 1 bus and line 64 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Alton is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton to Alton. However, there are services departing from Above Bar and arriving at Drayman's Way via The Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Alton. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Alton via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Southampton to Alton?

The distance between Southampton and Alton is 50 miles. The road distance is 30.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Alton without a car is to train and line 13 bus which takes 1h 46m and costs £15 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Southampton to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Alton bus from?

Southampton to Alton bus services, operated by Bluestar, depart from Above Bar station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Alton train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Alton?

The best way to get from Southampton to Alton is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and line 64 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 56m.

Where does the Southampton to Alton bus arrive?

Southampton to Alton bus services, operated by Bluestar, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Alton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Alton is 31 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Southampton to Alton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Alton?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Alton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 13 bus
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Basingstoketrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cemeterybus 13
1h 46m
£15–33
Line 1 bus, line 64 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Above Bar to Bus Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Broadway to Drayman's Waybus 64
1h 56m
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Woking to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton / ...
1h 49m
£32–72
Drive 30.3 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Altoncar 30.3 mi
40 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southampton to Altontaxi 30.3 mi
40 min
£80–100

Southampton to Alton by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 50 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Alton via Woking in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Above Bar to Drayman's Way via Bus Station and The Broadway in around 1h 56m.

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