What is the cheapest way to get from Alston to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Alston to Durham is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alston to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Alston to Durham is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Alston and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Alston station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Fire Station and arriving at Bus Station Stand C via Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Alston to Durham?

The distance between Alston and Durham is 58 miles. The road distance is 40.8 miles.

How do I travel from Alston to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Alston to Durham without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 35m and costs £50 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Alston to Durham?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Alston to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alston to Durham bus from?

Alston to Durham bus services, operated by Wright Bros Coaches, depart from Fire Station.

Where does the Alston to Durham bus arrive?

Alston to Durham bus services, operated by Wright Bros Coaches, arrive at Wentworth car park station.

Can I drive from Alston to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Alston to Durham is 41 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Alston to Durham.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1671+ hotels available in Durham.

Alston to Durham - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and line 685 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Alston to Durham by taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Alston to Hexhamtaxi
2. Take the train from Hexham to Newcastletrain Hexham - Newcastle / ...
1h 35m
£54–73
Drive 40.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alston to Durhamcar 40.6 mi
58 min
£10–15
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fire Station to Wentworth car parkbus 889
2. Take the train from Hexham to Newcastletrain Hexham - Newcastle / ...
2h 37m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alston to Durhamtaxi 40.6 mi
58 min
£140–180
Bus, line 685 bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Fire Station to Wentworth car parkbus 889
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus Station Stand Kbus 685
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand G to Bus Station Stand Cbus 21 / ...
4h 7m
Bus, line 10 bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to Wentworth car parkbus 889
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newcastle Newgate Streetbus 10
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Newgate Street to Bus Station Stand Cbus 21 / ...
4h 31m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alston to Durham.

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Distance: 57.4 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Fire Station to Bus Station Stand C via Wentworth car park, Bus Station, and Eldon Square Bus Station Stand G in around 4h 7m.

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