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Outbound fromAlton to Winchester by train
It takes an average of 2h 5m to travel from Alton to Winchester by train, over a distance of around 16 miles (26 km). There are normally 66 trains per day travelling from Alton to Winchester and tickets for this journey start from £21.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:50 | |
| Departure station | Alton | |
| Arrival station | Winchester | |
| Journey time | From 1h 16m | |
| Distance | 16 miles (26 km) | |
| Frequency | 66 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £21.50 | |
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Taking the train from Alton to Winchester in 1 hour 16 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Alton to Winchester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 16 miles (26 km) from Alton to Winchester by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 16 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 66 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or CrossCountry to Winchester. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Alton to Winchester in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £21.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Winchester by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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