How to get to Alton from Portsmouth

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Compare train for Portsmouth to Alton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Alton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £31, while a train costs an average of £31.

Distance: 40 km

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£31

Average Price

Cheapest

£17

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

46m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

South Western Railway

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The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Alton is a train with an average price of £31.
The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Alton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.
Yes, you can take a train between Portsmouth and Alton.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £31 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-14.34. The journey takes 1h 43m versus 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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FAQs: Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Alton.

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You can travel between Portsmouth and Alton by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Alton is a train with an average price of £31.
The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Alton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.
The Portsmouth to Alton distance is approximately 40 km.
The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Alton is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portsmouth to Alton:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
  • Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Alton station (AON).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portsmouth to Alton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway to go to Alton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Portsmouth 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 travel from Portsmouth to Alton, you can take a 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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