How to get to Alton from Bristol

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Compare coach and train for Bristol to Alton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Alton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £63.

Distance: 118 km

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The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Alton is a coach with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Alton:

A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Alton costing on average £63.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Alton is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Alton take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Alton including taking a coach and train.

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FAQs: Bristol to Alton

Travel to Alton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Alton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Alton including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Alton is a coach with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Alton:

A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Alton costing on average £63.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Alton is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Alton take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 39m.

The Bristol to Alton distance is approximately 118 km.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Alton is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Alton as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Alton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Alton station (AON).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Alton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Alton by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Alton by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bristol to Alton:
  • 4 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Alton often also extend their vacation to go to London Waterloo (WAT), London, Aldershot, Clapham Junction (CLJ), Paris Gare du Nord. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alton and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bristol to Alton, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
A two-day visit to Alton is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the historic Alton Towers theme park and nearby scenic areas.

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