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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Alton station (AON)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£24
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 7 m
Trains on 17 Sept
55
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Alton station (AON) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Alton station (AON) will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 55 trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Alton station (AON), including 29 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.
L7855112:231h14London Waterloo (WAT)13:37Alton station (AON)£171One-way0 changes- L7870922:531h17London Waterloo (WAT)0:10Alton station (AON)£171One-way0 changes
- L7870322:231h16London Waterloo (WAT)23:39Alton station (AON)£171One-way0 changes
- L7871723:231h19London Waterloo (WAT)0:42Alton station (AON)£171One-way0 changes
- L785039:241h13London Waterloo (WAT)10:37Alton station (AON)£181One-way0 changes
- L7863117:251h05London Waterloo (WAT)18:30Alton station (AON)£291One-way0 changes
- L79567 · L785039:301h07London Waterloo (WAT)10:37Alton station (AON)£291One-way1 change
- L79605 · L7853511:301h07London Waterloo (WAT)12:37Alton station (AON)£291One-way1 change
- L79587 · L7851910:301h07London Waterloo (WAT)11:37Alton station (AON)£291One-way1 change
- L79625 · L7855112:301h07London Waterloo (WAT)13:37Alton station (AON)£251One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Waterloo (WAT) to Alton station (AON)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Alton station (AON) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 71 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Waterloo (WAT) to Alton station (AON):
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Alton station (AON) costing on average £27.
Other travel options to Alton station (AON) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 55m.
The journey is about 23m faster (1h 11m by train vs 1h 34m by car) and roughly £22 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£27 vs £49). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with South Western Railway.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to Alton station (AON) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Alton station (AON) trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L83854 · L78457 | 6:15 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h27 | 7:42 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78463 | 6:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 8:09 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79531 · L78463 | 7:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h09 | 8:09 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78471 | 7:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h19 | 8:39 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79535 · L78471 | 7:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h09 | 8:39 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78479 | 7:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 9:09 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79542 · L78479 | 8:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h09 | 9:09 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78487 | 8:24 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h13 | 9:37 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79548 · L78487 | 8:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 9:37 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78495 | 8:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 10:09 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79559 · L78495 | 9:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h09 | 10:09 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78503 | 9:24 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h13 | 10:37 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79567 · L78503 | 9:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 10:37 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78511 | 9:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 11:09 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79577 · L78511 | 10:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h09 | 11:09 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78519 | 10:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h14 | 11:37 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79587 · L78519 | 10:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 11:37 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78527 | 10:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 12:09 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79595 · L78527 | 11:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h09 | 12:09 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78535 | 11:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h14 | 12:37 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79605 · L78535 | 11:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 12:37 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78543 | 11:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 13:09 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79615 · L78543 | 12:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h09 | 13:09 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78551 | 12:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h14 | 13:37 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79625 · L78551 | 12:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 13:37 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78559 | 12:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 14:09 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79635 · L78559 | 13:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h09 | 14:09 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78567 | 13:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h14 | 14:37 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79644 · L78567 | 13:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 14:37 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78575 | 13:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h20 | 15:13 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79654 · L78575 | 14:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h13 | 15:13 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78583 | 14:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h14 | 15:37 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79664 · L78583 | 14:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 15:37 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78591 | 14:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 16:09 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79674 · L78591 | 15:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h09 | 16:09 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78599 | 15:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h14 | 16:37 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79684 · L78599 | 15:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 16:37 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78607 | 15:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 17:09 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79694 · L78607 | 16:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h09 | 17:09 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78615 | 16:25 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 17:41 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79704 · L78615 | 16:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h11 | 17:41 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78623 | 16:55 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 18:11 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79714 · L78623 | 17:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h11 | 18:11 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78631 | 17:25 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h05 | 18:30 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L78639 | 17:55 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 19:11 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L78647 | 18:25 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h15 | 19:40 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L78655 | 18:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h18 | 20:11 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L78663 | 19:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 20:39 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79764 · L78663 | 19:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h09 | 20:39 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78677 | 20:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 21:39 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79782 · L78677 | 20:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h09 | 21:39 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78691 | 21:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 22:39 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79801 · L78691 | 21:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h09 | 22:39 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78703 | 22:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 23:39 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79820 · L78703 | 22:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h09 | 23:39 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78709 | 22:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h17 | 0:10 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L84035 · L78709 | 23:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h10 | 0:10 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
| L78717 | 23:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h19 | 0:42 Alton station (AON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L84041 · L78717 | 23:32 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h10 | 0:42 Alton station (AON) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Alton station (AON)
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Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Alton station (AON) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 5:53 |
Last train 22:24 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: South Western Railway from London Waterloo (WAT) to Alton station (AON) trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Alton station (AON) from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Waterloo (WAT) to Alton station (AON) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) to Alton station (AON) 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 Alton station (AON), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Waterloo (WAT) and Alton station (AON)
Most London Waterloo (WAT) to Alton station (AON) trains use the London Waterloo to Alton station pair. Use this guide to compare London Waterloo (WAT) and Alton station (AON) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Alton from Alton city centre
Alton train station facilities and services
Alton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Alton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Alton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Alton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Alton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Alton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Alton: 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.
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