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

The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Alston is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Alston is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Hartlepool and Alston?

No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Alston station. However, there are services departing from York Road - Central Library and arriving at Station Yard via Bus Station Stand 11, Eldon Square Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Hartlepool to Alston?

The distance between Hartlepool and Alston is 76 miles. The road distance is 57.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Alston without a car is to train and line 691 bus which takes 3h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Hartlepool to Alston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Alston bus from?

Hartlepool to Alston bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from York Road - Central Library station.

Where does the Hartlepool to Alston bus arrive?

Hartlepool to Alston bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Bus Station Stand 11.

Can I drive from Hartlepool to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Alston is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Hartlepool to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 430+ hotels available in Alston.

Hartlepool to Alston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 691 bus, and line 1 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Hartlepool to Alston by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 691 bus
best
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Hexhamtrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Yardbus 691
3h 9m
Drive 57.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hartlepool to Alstoncar 57.2 mi
1h 22m
£14–20
Line 1 bus, bus, line 691 bus
1. Take the bus from York Road - Central Library to Bus Station Stand 11bus 1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to John Dobson Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 684 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Yardbus 691
5h 16m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Hexhamtrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Hendersons Garagebus 889
3h 31m

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Distance: 75.3 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Station Yard via Bus Station Stand 11, John Dobson Street, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 16m.

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