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

The cheapest way to get from Alston to Penrith is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Alston to Penrith is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Alston and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Alston to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Hendersons Garage and arriving at Town Hall via La Mexxaluna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Alston to Penrith?

The distance between Alston and Penrith is 48 miles. The road distance is 19.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alston to Penrith without a car is to bus which takes 1h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Alston to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alston to Penrith bus from?

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

Where does the Alston to Penrith bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alston to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Alston to Penrith is 20 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Alston to Penrith.

Where can I stay near Penrith?

There are 810+ hotels available in Penrith.

Alston to Penrith - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and line 104 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Alston to Penrith by bus, car, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courtsbus 680A
1h 37m
Drive 19.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alston to Penrithcar 19.7 mi
25 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alston to Penrithtaxi 19.7 mi
25 min
£40–55
Bus, line 104 bus
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courtsbus 680A
2. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Town Hallbus 104
2h 2m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alston to Penrith.

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Distance: 47.4 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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

Telfords Coaches operates a bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts 4 times a week, and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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