The cheapest and fastest trains from Alton station (AON) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alton station (AON) to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alton station (AON) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 1 trains that leave Alton station (AON) for London Gatwick Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alton station (AON) to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Alton station (AON) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 04:42. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 04:42 |
Last train 04:42 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Rail from Alton station (AON) to London Gatwick Airport trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Rail trains will get you between Alton station (AON) and London Gatwick Airport from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Alton station (AON) to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alton station (AON) to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Alton station (AON) and London Gatwick Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 19:00 Saturday 07:30 - 17:30 Sunday 08:30 - 16:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, Station Road
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