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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Alston is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Alston is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Alston?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds to Alston. However, there are services departing from Leeds Cultural Stop C and arriving at Hendersons Garage via The Courts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Leeds to Alston?

The distance between Leeds and Alston is 149 miles. The road distance is 98.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Alston without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £70 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Leeds to Alston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Alston bus from?

Leeds to Alston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds Cultural Stop C station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Alston?

The best way to get from Leeds to Alston is to train which takes 3h and costs £70 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Leeds to Alston bus arrive?

Leeds to Alston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Alston is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Leeds to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 415+ hotels available in Alston.

Leeds to Alston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 10 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Leeds to Alston by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Hexhamtrain Newcastle - Hexham / ...
3h
£72–202
Drive 97.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leeds to Alstoncar 97.6 mi
1h 54m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus 680A
4h 48m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus 680A
5h 14m
Bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
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 13m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 148.3 mi
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Alston via Newcastle and Hexham in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Hendersons Garage via Carlisle and The Courts in around 4h 48m.

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