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

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There are 6 ways to get from Gateshead 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
    2h 35m

  2. Drive 45.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gateshead to Alstoncar car 45.6 mi
    54 min
    £11–16

  3. Bus, line 691 bus

    1. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 684 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Yardbus bus 691
    2h 56m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gateshead to Alstontaxi taxi 45.6 mi
    54 min
    £95–120

  5. 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
    2h 57m

  6. Line 10 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Stn Neville St to Bus Stationbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Hendersons Garagebus bus 889
    3h 34m

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  • Distance: 45.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Station Yard via Bus Station in around 2h 56m.

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