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How to get fromAlston to Yorkby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alston to York by bus, train, or car

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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
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    2h 52m

  2. Drive 90.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alston to Yorkcar car 90.9 mi
    1h 44m
    £23–33

  3. Bus, train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to Wentworth car parkbus bus 889
    2. Take the train from Hexham to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    3h 24m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courtsbus bus 680A
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    4h 27m

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  • Distance: 125.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Alston to York. However, you can take the line 691 bus to Bus Station, walk to Hexham, take the train to Newcastle, then take the train to York. Alternatively, you can drive from Alston to York in around 1h 44m.

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