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.

How far is it from Dundee to Alston?

The distance between Dundee and Alston is 195 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 which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Dundee to Alston, including transfers.

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 393+ hotels available in Alston.

Dundee to Alston - 3 ways to travel via train, car, line 10 bus, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Dundee to Alston by train, car, 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 Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 19m
£61–129
Drive 172.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dundee to Alstoncar 172.6 mi
3h 10m
£43–62
Train, line 10 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Dundee to Newcastletrain
2. Take the bus from Central Stn Neville St to Bus Stationbus 10
3. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Hendersons Garagebus 889
6h 58m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dundee to Alston.

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Distance: 194.2 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Dundee to Alston via Haymarket and Penrith North Lakes in around 4h 19m.

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