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Outbound fromAlton to Portsmouth by train
It takes an average of 2h 41m to travel from Alton to Portsmouth by train, over a distance of around 24 miles (38 km). There are normally 109 trains per day travelling from Alton to Portsmouth and tickets for this journey start from £36.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:46 | |
| Departure station | Alton | |
| Arrival station | Portsmouth | |
| Journey time | From 1h 39m | |
| Distance | 24 miles (38 km) | |
| Frequency | 109 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £36.10 | |
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Travelling from Alton to Portsmouth by train
Looking to travel from Alton to Portsmouth by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 41 minutes to travel from Alton to Portsmouth by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 39 minutes though. You'll usually find 109 trains per day running along the 24 miles (38 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Portsmouth, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Southern to get to Portsmouth. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Alton to Portsmouth in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £36.10.
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Cheap train tickets from Alton to Portsmouth
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Alton to Portsmouth is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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