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Find best prices from Manchester to Alton

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Manchester to Alton, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

€46.24

Wed12Nov

€46.24

Thu13Nov

€46.24

Fri14Nov

€46.24

Sat15Nov

€46.24

Sun16Nov

€46.24

Mon17Nov

€46.24

Tue18Nov

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Manchester to Alton train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester to Alton? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €46.24, with average prices for this route around €61.28. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
22:15 8h 26m, No direct Manchester Piccadilly	06:41 +1 Alton	Find Tickets
22:15 9h 55m, No direct Manchester Piccadilly	08:10 +1 Alton	Find Tickets
23:20 9h 50m, No direct Manchester Piccadilly	09:10 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Manchester to Alton train route details

First train

05:05

Last train

23:20

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Alton

Journey time

4h 10m

Distance

273 km

Price

€46.24*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Alton

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester to Alton can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Manchester to Alton, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Manchester to Alton train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Manchester to Alton with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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