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

The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Alston is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Alston is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Gateshead and Alston?

No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead station to Alston. However, there are services departing from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Town Head via Wentworth car park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Gateshead to Alston?

The distance between Gateshead and Alston is 44 miles. The road distance is 45.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gateshead to Alston without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 13m and costs £45 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Gateshead to Alston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Alston bus from?

Gateshead to Alston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand A.

Where does the Gateshead to Alston bus arrive?

Gateshead to Alston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Gateshead to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Alston is 46 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Gateshead to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 394+ hotels available in Alston.

Gateshead to Alston - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Gateshead to Alston by train, taxi, 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, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Hexhamtrain Newcastle - Hexham / ...
2. Take the taxi from Hexham to Alstontaxi
1h 13m
£48–70
Drive 45.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gateshead to Alstoncar 45.6 mi
54 min
£12–17
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Hexhamtrain Newcastle - Hexham / ...
2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Town Headbus 889
2h 52m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gateshead to Alstontaxi 45.6 mi
54 min
£95–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand A to Bus Stationbus 685
2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Town Headbus 889
3h 4m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gateshead to Alston.

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Distance: 43.7 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand A to Town Head via Bus Station and Wentworth car park in around 3h 4m.

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