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

The cheapest way to get from Alston to London is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alston to London is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £110 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Alston and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Alston to London. However, there are services departing from Hendersons Garage and arriving at London Victoria via Halston Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Alston to London?

The distance between Alston and London is 308 miles. The road distance is 279.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alston to London without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Alston to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alston to London bus from?

Alston to London bus services, operated by Telfords Coaches, depart from Hendersons Garage station.

Train or bus from Alston to London?

The best way to get from Alston to London is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Alston to London bus arrive?

Alston to London bus services, operated by Telfords Coaches, arrive at The Courts station.

Can I drive from Alston to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Alston to London is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Alston to London.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 20854+ hotels available in London.

Alston to London - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Alston to London by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London EustonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 44m
£119–202
Drive 277.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alston to London277.7 mi
4h 54m
£68–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts680A
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to London VictoriaUkn31
9h 33m
Bus, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
6h 7m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts680A
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London EustonGlasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 55m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts680A
2. Take the bus from Carlisle to London VictoriaUkn31
9h 33m
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)EDI - LCY
6h 18m
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EDI - LHR
6h 12m
Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
6h 23m
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
6h 25m
Bus, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
7h 18m

Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

39Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alston to London.

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Distance: 306.7 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hendersons Garage to London Victoria via The Courts and Halston Hotel in around 9h 33m.

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