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Compare coach and train for Plymouth to Alton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Alton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £90.
Distance: 239 km
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4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Alton from Plymouth by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Plymouth to Alton is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Alton.

You can get to Alton from Plymouth 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Alton is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £27 compared to other travel options to Alton:
Taking a coach costs £58 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £85.
The fastest way to get to Alton from Plymouth is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 18 min.
Other travel options to Alton take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 7 h 55 min of travel time.
The distance between Plymouth and Alton is around 148 miles.
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Alton is:
- 5 coaches per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Alton from Plymouth as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Plymouth to Alton:
The following travel companies offer services from Plymouth to Alton:
- Great Western Rail can get you to Alton by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Great Western Rail from Plymouth to Alton for £85 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Plymouth to Alton with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Alton as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Plymouth to Alton.
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