Runcorn East to Alton Train Tickets & Timetables

Runcorn East to Altonby train on average takes 5 hrs 15 mins

Runcorn East to Alton one way only

Cheapest Advance Single from £89.80

* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance

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Trains depart every 40 minutes
First train leaves Runcorn East at 04:10
Last train leaves Runcorn East at 20:11

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Runcorn East to Alton train times

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TfW Penalty Fare Zone Expansion

This station is within the TfW Penalty Fare Zone. For more information visit tfw.wales/penalty-fares.

Runcorn East facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for AW
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  No
- Station Buffet
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Runcorn East station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  The rail replacement bus stop is on the main road near the station car park.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333 211 202
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Transport for Wales
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333211202
- Operator Name
  
  Local Authority
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  50
- Charges
  
  Free
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  0
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  16
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  A total of 16 spaces are provided at the station in two locations. Both platforms have a joint waiting/cycle shelter in which there are 4 Sheffield stands providing parking for up to 16 bicycles.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03333 211202
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  Yes
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. Ticket machines have touchscreen controls.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  No
  
  Located outside the ticket office on the wall
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  
  Category B2.
  Step free access to Platform 1 (to Chester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient.
  Step free access to Platform 2 (to Manchester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient.
  Access between both platforms is via a footbridge.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  There is an unmarked location in the car park.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  No

Alton facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Alton ticket office can issue new smartcards and sell tickets to smartcards including Flexi Seasons.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for SW
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  A Whistle Stop Agents is located on platform 1 and it sells coffee, tea, drinks, hot and cold sandwiches, etc. There is also a station caf├й in the car park that sells hot and cold food and drinks.
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Alton station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Station Forecourt, Station Road.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only during Ticket Office opening hours.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Alton station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/lost-property
- Open
  
  Opening times are for the Lost Property office at London Waterloo. There is no Lost Property office at Alton.
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Customer Help points are located on every platform
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Name
  
  Alton Car Park
- Spaces
  
  207
- Charges
  
  Off-peak: £4.60
  Per Hour: £1.50
  Daily: £9.30
  Weekly: £37.10
  Monthly: £130.90
  Three Monthly: £392.70
  Annual: £1,309.00
  Saturday: £4.60
  Sunday: £4.60
  Note:
  Ring Go Code 77475.
  Hourly rate available from 1200 from Ring Go O N L Y.
  Bank Holidays £4.60.
  Off Peak from 1200 Monday to Friday.
  Weekend ticket available from 0001 Friday until 0359 Tuesday £13.80.
  Blue Badge parking
  Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders are available at many of our stations. A valid European Blue Parking Badge must be clearly displayed when you park in a disabled parking space.
  Parking is complimentary for Blue Badge holders who register via the link below. Where there are blue-badge parking spaces in short stay areas, charges do not apply but you must not park for longer than 20 minutes.
  Register for Complimentary Blue Badge Parking.
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  4
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  60
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  Platform 1
- Annotation
  
  6 cycle lockers and 54 cycle hoops.
- Type
  
  Lockers
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 5282100
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 06:00 to 13:24
  Sun 10:00 to 18:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Step Free Access
  
  Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1. Lifts to Platform 2.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Runcorn Eastto AltonFrom £89.80

Runcorn East to Altonby train on average takes 5 hrs 15 mins

Runcorn East to Alton one way only

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