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

The cheapest way to get from York to Alton is to bus via Milton Keynes which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Alton is to train via London which takes 3h 58m and costs £70 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between York and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Alton. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at High Street via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Friary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between York and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from York to Alton. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Alton via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from York to Alton?

The distance between York and Alton is 239 miles. The road distance is 229.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Alton without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 58m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from York to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Alton bus from?

York to Alton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from York station.

Where do I catch the York to Alton train from?

York to Alton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Alton?

The best way to get from York to Alton is to train via London which takes 3h 58m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the York to Alton bus arrive?

York to Alton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the York to Alton train arrive?

York to Alton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from York to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Alton is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from York to Alton.

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

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Where can I stay near Alton?

There are 483+ hotels available in Alton.

York to Alton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton
3h 58m
£72–142
Bus via Milton Keynes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 561
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
9h 27m
£46–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from York to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn14
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
8h 33m
Drive 228.2 mi
1. Drive from York to Altoncar 228.2 mi
4h 22m
£56–81
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
5h 37m
£93–309
Train
1. Take the train from York to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
5h 18m
£128–186
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain
5h 32m
£112–237
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Altontrain
5h 21m
£84–316
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain
5h 31m
£123–294

York to Alton by train, foot, and subway

189Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 237.2 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from York to Alton via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York to High Street via London Heathrow Airport, Heathrow Terminal 2, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 8h 33m.

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