What is the cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Alton?

The cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Alton is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Austell to Alton?

The fastest way to get from St. Austell to Alton is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between St. Austell and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Austell station to Alton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between St. Austell and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from St. Austell to Alton. However, there are services departing from St Austell and arriving at Basingstoke via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from St. Austell to Alton?

The distance between St. Austell and Alton is 263 miles. The road distance is 204.1 miles.

How do I travel from St. Austell to Alton without a car?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Alton without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £110 - £210.

How long does it take to get from St. Austell to Alton?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from St. Austell to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Austell to Alton bus from?

St. Austell to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the St. Austell to Alton train from?

St. Austell to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Austell station.

Train or bus from St. Austell to Alton?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Alton is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the St. Austell to Alton bus arrive?

St. Austell to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where does the St. Austell to Alton train arrive?

St. Austell to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from St. Austell to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Austell to Alton is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from St. Austell to Alton.

Where can I stay near Alton?

There are 484+ hotels available in Alton.

St. Austell to Alton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Austell to Alton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Austell to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
5h 30m
£111–210
Drive 202.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St. Austell to Altoncar 202.9 mi
3h 44m
£49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 504
8h 17m
£56–129
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trelawney Parcbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Altontrain
7h 52m
£155–367
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
6h 28m
£93–200
Train to Exeter, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain
9h 33m
£196–579
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NQY - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain
7h 47m
£149–336

St. Austell to Alton by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 261.2 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between St. Austell, England and Alton, Hampshire, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Austell to Reading every 2 hours. Tickets cost £100–200 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride twice daily. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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