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

The cheapest way to get from Alston to Sheffield is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alston to Sheffield is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Alston and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct bus from Alston to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Hendersons Garage and arriving at Waingate/CG19 via Halston Hotel and Meadowhall Interchange/A3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Alston to Sheffield?

The distance between Alston and Sheffield is 166 miles. The road distance is 132.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alston to Sheffield without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Alston to Sheffield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alston to Sheffield bus from?

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

Train or bus from Alston to Sheffield?

The best way to get from Alston to Sheffield is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Alston to Sheffield bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alston to Sheffield?

Yes, the driving distance between Alston to Sheffield is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Alston to Sheffield.

Where can I stay near Sheffield?

There are 1599+ hotels available in Sheffield.

Alston to Sheffield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alston to Sheffield by 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
3h 20m
£81–152
Drive 132.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alston to Sheffieldcar 132.1 mi
2h 22m
£32–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courtsbus 680A
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
5h 53m
Bus, train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to Wentworth car parkbus 889
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 46m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courtsbus 680A
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Sheffieldtrain Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
5h 46m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alston to Sheffield.

Launch map view

Distance: 164.9 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a vehicle from Alston to Sheffield via Penrith North Lakes and Manchester Oxford Road in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hendersons Garage to Waingate/CG19 via The Courts, Halston Hotel, and Meadowhall Interchange/A3 in around 5h 53m.

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