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Alton to Kensington Olympia by train

First train

04:42

Last train

23:15

Departure station

Alton

Arrival station

Kensington Olympia

Journey time

From 1h 24m

Distance

40 miles (65 km)

Frequency

10 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

London Overground, South Western Railway, Southern

Taking the train from Alton to Kensington Olympia in 1 hour 24 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Alton to Kensington Olympia? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 3 hours 1 minute to travel the 40 miles (65 km) from Alton to Kensington Olympia by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 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 South Western Railway, London Overground or Southern to Kensington Olympia. 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 Kensington Olympia in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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 Kensington Olympia by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Alton to Kensington Olympia? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Alton to Kensington Olympia take?

The average journey time by train between Alton and Kensington Olympia is 3 hours and 1 minute, with around 10 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Alton and Kensington Olympia by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Alton to Kensington Olympia is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Alton to Kensington Olympia?

No, there are no direct train services from Alton to Kensington Olympia. Travelling from Alton to Kensington Olympia by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Alton to Kensington Olympia leave?

The first train from Alton to Kensington Olympia leaves at 04:42. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Alton to Kensington Olympia leave?

The last train from Alton to Kensington Olympia leaves at 23:15. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Alton and Kensington Olympia by train?

Trains travelling from Alton to Kensington Olympia cover a distance of around 40 miles (65 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Kensington Olympia to Alton.

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