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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Alton to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
4 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 59 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alton to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alton to Loughborough will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
Of the 1 trains that leave Alton for Loughborough 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 181 km distance in an average of 4 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 59 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.
Live departures
Alton to Loughborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Alton to Loughborough trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:14 Alton | 4h29 | 10:43 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alton to Loughborough
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Trains from Alton to Loughborough run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £112 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 16:49. The fastest train covers the 181 km distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 181 km |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £112 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 16:49 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Alton to Loughborough trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Alton and Loughborough from £112. 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 to Loughborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alton to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Alton and Loughborough
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- 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
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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