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How to get fromAlston to Durhamby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 691 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Station Yard Workshops to Bus Stationbus bus 691
    2. Take the train from Hexham to Newcastletrain train Hexham - Newcastle / ...
    2h 16m

  2. Drive 40.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alston to Durhamcar car 40.6 mi
    59 min
    £10–15

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to Wentworth car parkbus bus 889
    2. Take the train from Hexham to Newcastletrain train Hexham - Newcastle / ...
    2h 48m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alston to Durhamtaxi taxi 40.6 mi
    59 min
    £140–180

  5. Line 691 bus, line 685 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Station Yard Workshops to Bus Stationbus bus 691
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus 685
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Hbus bus X21 / ...
    3h 11m

  6. Bus, line 10 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to Wentworth car parkbus bus 889
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus stationbus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Hbus bus X21 / ...
    4h 10m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 59.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Station Yard Workshops to Bus Station Stand H via Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 3h 11m.

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