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Outbound fromHarpenden to Alton by train
It takes an average of 3h 11m to travel from Harpenden to Alton by train, over a distance of around 53 miles (85 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Harpenden to Alton and tickets for this journey start from £36 when you book in advance.
Take the train from Harpenden to Alton in 3 hours 11 minutes
If you want to travel from Harpenden to Alton by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Harpenden to Alton by train to take around 3 hours 11 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 11 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 1 train per day running on this route, which spans 53 miles (85 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Alton. You can travel on this route with either South Western Railway or Thameslink trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Harpenden to Alton start from £36.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Harpenden to Alton
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 Harpenden to Alton 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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