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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alton to Nottingham
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Trains from Alton to Nottingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £117 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:38, the last at 20:44. The fastest train covers the 201 km distance in 4h 12m.
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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Distance 201 km |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £117 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 04:38 |
Last train 20:44 |
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
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.
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.
The cost of a train ticket from Alton to Nottingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £117, while the average price tends to be around £117.
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.
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.
To travel from Alton to Nottingham, you can take a train.
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Nottingham is by train, costing approximately £117.
A day trip from Alton to Nottingham is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 12m. There are 3 trains per day.
The train journey from Alton to Nottingham covers a distance of 201 km and takes approximately 4h 12m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Alton to Nottingham is 201 km.
The last train from Alton to Nottingham departs at 20:44.
The train station in Alton that goes to Nottingham is Alton station (AON), and it arrives at Nottingham station (NOT).
There is no night train service from Alton to Nottingham.
The first train from Alton to Nottingham leaves at 4:38.
Trains from Alton to Nottingham run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Alton to Nottingham.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Alton to Nottingham.
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.
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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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Accessibility
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Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
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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ShoppingParkingDining
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HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
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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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