Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Carlinville, IL | Alton Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Carlinville, IL | Alton Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Carlinville, IL | Alton Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Carlinville, IL | Alton Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Carlinville, IL | Alton Station | No tags |
Get from Carlinville to Alton
The journey takes about 27 minutes, and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5621 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £8
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carlinville to Alton, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Carlinville to Alton?
The cheapest train tickets from Carlinville to Alton start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £9. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Carlinville to Alton?
The average train journey time from Carlinville to Alton is 27m, covering a distance of 29 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 24m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Carlinville to Alton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Carlinville to Alton?
The earliest train from Carlinville to Alton departs at 13:33. And the latest train departs at 21:09.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Carlinville to Alton, US was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £7To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Carlinville to Alton, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £7 to £132 for a train ticket from Carlinville to Alton, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £7, which is on 2025-12-06.
