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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Alton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £69, while a flight costs an average of £218.
Distance: 554 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£113 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest | £218 Average Price | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 16m Average total duration 11h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Alton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Alton:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Alton costing on average £113.
A coach is £150 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Alton costing on average £218.
Other travel options to Alton take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Coach takes on average 12h 16m.
You'll arrive about 1h 57m sooner (5h 57m by train vs 7h 54m by car). Tickets start at around £113 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Alton from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Alton is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Alton are Winchester, Guildford, London and Portsmouth. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Alton on Omio.
Winchester is a historic Hampshire city known for its cathedral, medieval streets and links to King Alfred the Great. Once an Anglo-Saxon capital, it feels compact, walkable and quietly elegant.
Guildford is a historic Surrey town known for its cobbled High Street, castle and riverside setting on the Wey. Its medieval character sits alongside a lively centre shaped by the University of Surrey and nearby green hills.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Portsmouth is a waterfront city on England’s south coast, known for its naval heritage and historic dockyard. Its island setting, working harbour and seafront give it a distinctly maritime character, with Old Portsmouth adding older streets and pubs.
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 Edinburgh to Alton.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Alton:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Alton costing on average £113.
A coach is £150 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Alton costing on average £218.
Other travel options to Alton take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Coach takes on average 12h 16m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Alton as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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