Train times from Alton to London
Alton connects to 1 London terminal. The fastest route is Waterloo in 66 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 66 minutes to Waterloo
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 1 (Waterloo)
- Operator
- South Western Railway
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Alton to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 66 min | same as fastest | 67 min | 2.0/hr | South Western Railway |
Alton to Waterloo
The fastest train from Alton to London Waterloo takes 66 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by South Western Railway. That makes Alton the 96th quickest of the 126 stations with a service into Waterloo inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 67 minutes, 1 minute longer. That median covers 15 services arriving at Waterloo between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Alton to London take?
The fastest train from Alton reaches London Waterloo in 66 minutes. Alton connects to 1 London terminal: Waterloo.
Which London station should I travel to from Alton?
Waterloo is the quickest at 66 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Waterloo.
Is Alton a good commuter town for London?
At 66 minutes to London Waterloo, Alton is a longer commute, typically traded off against more space and lower housing costs. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Alton to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Waterloo.
What are the nearest stations to Alton?
The closest alternatives are Bentley, Liss, Farnham. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 75 minutes of Waterloo
Alton is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 75 minutes of London Waterloo, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Alton, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Fleet is quicker: 18 km away and 40 minutes into London Waterloo, saving 26 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 11 stations within 20 km that beat Alton.