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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Alston is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Alston is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Alston?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Alston. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at Hendersons Garage via Buchanan Bus Station and The Courts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Dundee to Alston?

The distance between Dundee and Alston is 187 miles. The road distance is 173.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Alston without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Dundee to Alston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Alston bus from?

Dundee to Alston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where does the Dundee to Alston bus arrive?

Dundee to Alston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Alston is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Dundee to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 408+ hotels available in Alston.

Dundee to Alston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Alston 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus
5h 28m
Drive 172.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dundee to Alstoncar 172.6 mi
3h 10m
£42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus
6h 58m
Bus via Galashiels
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus X95
4. Take the bus from Market Hall to Hendersons Garagebus
9h 23m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dundee to Alston.

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Distance: 185.4 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Alston, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Overgate to Hendersons Garage via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and The Courts in around 6h 58m.

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