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Durham to Alston buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Durham and Alston takes 9h 32m and the fastest bus takes 9h 7m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Durham to Alston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 32m
Duration
64 mi
Distance
6 times a week
Frequency

Durham to Alston bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Durham and Alston. The earliest departure is at 10:03 PM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Alston at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Eldon Square Bus Station and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Go North EastGo North EastGo North East9h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Go North EastGo North EastGo North East9h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Go North EastStagecoach North EastGo North East9h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Go North EastGo North EastGo North East9h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Go North EastGo North EastGo North East9h 14m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham to Alston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 64.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Alston, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Station Yard via Eldon Square Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 2m.

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