Alton live departures
Next trains leaving Alton (AON), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Alton live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeAON
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.1519, -0.9677
- Nearest stationBentley (Hampshire) (7.6 km)
- Passengers 2024-25590,922
- GB rank798th busiest
- Managed bySouth Western Railway
About this board
Alton is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code AON. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Alton handled 590,922 passenger entries and exits, ranking 798th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Waterloo (283,826 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Alton usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Alton
Alton station FAQs
What is the station code for Alton?
The three-letter CRS code for Alton is AON. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Alton departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Alton itself.
How busy is Alton station?
Alton recorded 590,922 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 798th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Waterloo.
Which stations are closest to Alton?
The nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire), about 7.6 km away in a straight line. Liss (13.1 km) and Farnham (13.8 km) are also close.
Check another station
Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.