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How to get fromDurham to Alstonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Alston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 691 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Hexhamtrain train Newcastle - Hexham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Yardbus bus 691
    3h 8m

  2. Drive 40.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Alstoncar car 40.7 mi
    59 min
    £10–15

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Hexhamtrain train Newcastle - Hexham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Hendersons Garagebus bus 889
    3h 30m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Durham to Alstontaxi taxi 40.7 mi
    59 min
    £140–180

  5. Bus, line 691 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 685
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Yardbus bus 691
    3h 47m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 685
    3. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Hendersons Garagebus bus 889
    4h 15m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 59.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Station Yard via Eldon Square Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 47m.

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