Alton to Woking by train

Alton to Woking by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Alton to Woking? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 34 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Alton and Woking

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £11.00, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Alton to Woking departure timetable

On this route, 46 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Alton at 06:11 and the last leaving at 23:15 during the week.

For weekend travel to Woking, the earliest departure is at 06:14 and the last one is at 23:15. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 27 minutes.

Alton to Woking distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 34 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 36 minutes.

How far in advance Alton and Woking tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Alton and Woking are available 6 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Additional information on train travel from Alton to Woking

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Woking city guide to start planning your getaway.