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Trains from Christchurch (CHR) to Alton (AON)

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16

train journeys
per day

45

miles (73 kms)

3hrs 7 mins

fastest journey

05:51 / 23:38

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

1

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Christchurch (CHR) to Alton (AON)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Christchurch and Alton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Christchurch to Alton is approximately 45 miles (73 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 11 mins.

South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Christchurch and Alton.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Christchurch to Alton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 7 mins.

Journeys from Christchurch to Alton Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:51
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    09:37
    Christchurch
    Alton
    Christchurch to Alton
  • Mon 6th May
    07:30
    3 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    10:37
    Christchurch
    Alton
    Christchurch to Alton
  • Mon 6th May
    08:30
    3 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    11:37
    Christchurch
    Alton
    Christchurch to Alton
  • Mon 6th May
    09:30
    3 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    12:37
    Christchurch
    Alton
    Christchurch to Alton
  • Mon 6th May
    10:30
    3 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    13:37
    Christchurch
    Alton
    Christchurch to Alton
  • Mon 6th May
    11:30
    3 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    14:38
    Christchurch
    Alton
    Christchurch to Alton
  • Mon 6th May
    12:30
    3 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    15:37
    Christchurch
    Alton
    Christchurch to Alton
  • Mon 6th May
    13:30
    3 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    16:37
    Christchurch
    Alton
    Christchurch to Alton
  • Mon 6th May
    14:30
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    17:39
    Christchurch
    Alton
    Christchurch to Alton
  • Mon 6th May
    15:30
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    18:39
    Christchurch
    Alton
    Christchurch to Alton
  • Mon 6th May
    16:30
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    19:39
    Christchurch
    Alton
    Christchurch to Alton
  • Mon 6th May
    17:30
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    20:39
    Christchurch
    Alton
    Christchurch to Alton
  • Mon 6th May
    18:30
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    21:39
    Christchurch
    Alton
    Christchurch to Alton
  • Mon 6th May
    19:30
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    22:39
    Christchurch
    Alton
    Christchurch to Alton
  • Mon 6th May
    20:30
    3 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    23:40
    Christchurch
    Alton
    Christchurch to Alton
  • Mon 6th May
    21:20
    3 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    00:40
    Christchurch
    Alton
    Christchurch to Alton

About Christchurch Station

Station name Christchurch (CHR)
Address Christchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 12:55
Saturday 07:00 - 14:00
Sunday 08:45 - 12:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Alton Station

Station name Alton (AON)
Address Alton station, Station Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2PZ
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 19:00
Saturday 07:30 - 17:30
Sunday 08:30 - 16:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Christchurch and Alton

The travel time between Christchurch and Alton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 11 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 7 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Christchurch and Alton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:51, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:38.

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Amenities on trains between Christchurch and Alton can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Christchurch & Alton. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Christchurch and Alton.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Christchurch and Alton, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.