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

The cheapest way to get from Blyth to Alston is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blyth to Alston is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Blyth and Alston?

No, there is no direct bus from Blyth station to Alston. However, there are services departing from Bus station and arriving at Town Head via Eldon Square Bus Station and Wentworth car park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Blyth to Alston?

The distance between Blyth and Alston is 62 miles. The road distance is 55.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blyth to Alston without a car is to subway and train and taxi which takes 2h 35m and costs £55 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Blyth to Alston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blyth to Alston bus from?

Blyth to Alston bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus station.

Where does the Blyth to Alston bus arrive?

Blyth to Alston bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Haymarket Bus Station.

Can I drive from Blyth to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Blyth to Alston is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Blyth to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 403+ hotels available in Alston.

Blyth to Alston - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, taxi, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Blyth to Alston by subway, train, taxi, 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.

Subway, train, taxi
best
1. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to Central Stationsubway Yel
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Hexhamtrain
3. Take the taxi from Hexham to Alstontaxi
2h 35m
£55–79
Drive 55.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blyth to Alstoncar 55.2 mi
1h 3m
£14–20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Hexhamtrain Newcastle - Hexham / ...
2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Town Headbus 889
4h 13m
Line 309 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus station to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 309
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 685
3. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Town Headbus 889
4h 42m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 61.2 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Blyth, Northumberland, England and Alston, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Bus station to Town Head via Haymarket Bus Station, Eldon Square Bus Station, Bus Station, and Wentworth car park in around 4h 42m.

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