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Compare coach and train for Alton to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Alton to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 201 km
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4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Overview: Train from Alton to Nottingham
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Trains from Alton to Nottingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:38, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 201 km distance in 3h 55m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
Distance 201 km |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 55m |
First train 4:38 |
Last train 21:37 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
FAQs: Alton to Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alton to Nottingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Alton to Nottingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £64, while the average price tends to be around £64.
The train journey from Alton to Nottingham covers a distance of 201 km and takes approximately 3h 55m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Alton to Nottingham is 201 km.
The first train from Alton to Nottingham leaves at 4:38.
The last train from Alton to Nottingham departs at 21:37.
Trains from Alton to Nottingham run approximately 3 times per day.
To get from Alton to Nottingham, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Alton to Nottingham.
The train station in Alton that goes to Nottingham is Alton station (AON), and it arrives at Nottingham station (NOT).
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Nottingham is by coach, costing approximately £17.
Booking trains from Alton to Nottingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Alton to Nottingham offers a mix of scenic countryside views, with stretches of rolling hills and rural landscapes typical of the English countryside, though it is not renowned for being one of the most scenic routes in the UK.
A day trip from Alton to Nottingham is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 55m. There are 3 trains per day.
In Nottingham, visitors can explore the historic Nottingham Castle with its panoramic views and museum exhibits or visit Wollaton Hall, an Elizabethan mansion in a deer park that houses the Nottingham Natural History Museum. The City of Caves offers a fascinating underground adventure through the sandstone caves, while Nottingham Contemporary showcases diverse art exhibitions. For a taste of history, stop by Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, one of England's oldest pubs. Enjoy the lively atmosphere at Old Market Square, unwind at Attenborough Nature Reserve, or catch a performance at Nottingham Playhouse. Green's Windmill and Science Centre and The Arboretum also offer engaging experiences for all ages.
A stay of two to three days in Nottingham is generally recommended to explore its main attractions, such as Nottingham Castle, the City of Caves, and Wollaton Hall, while also enjoying the local dining and shopping experiences.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Alton to Nottingham.
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Important Stations and Airports in Alton and Nottingham
Alton
Nottingham
The major train station for departures in Alton is Alton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Alton for your trip from Alton to Nottingham.
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 19:00 Saturday 07:30 - 17:30 Sunday 08:30 - 16:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1. Lifts to Platform 2.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Alton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, Station Road
The major train station for arrivals in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your journey to Nottingham from Alton.
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Nottingham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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