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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Alston is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Alston is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £85.

How far is it from Cambridge to Alston?

The distance between Cambridge and Alston is 281 miles. The road distance is 234.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Alston without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £170 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Cambridge to Alston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Alston is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Cambridge to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 415+ hotels available in Alston.

Cambridge to Alston - 3 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Cambridge to Alston by train, car, plane, or bus

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 Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 6m
£175–266
Drive 232.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Alstoncar 232.7 mi
4h 2m
£58–83
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Town Headbus
7h 57m

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

38Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cambridge to Alston.

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Distance: 279.8 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Alston via Peterborough, Newcastle, and Hexham in around 5h 6m.

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