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

The cheapest way to get from London to Alston is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Alston is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £100 - £210.

How far is it from London to Alston?

The distance between London and Alston is 301 miles. The road distance is 279.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Alston without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from London to Alston, including transfers.

Can I drive from London to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Alston is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from London to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 395+ hotels available in Alston.

London to Alston - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from London to Alston by train, car, plane, or bus

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 London Euston to Penrith North LakesLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 26m
£109–204
Drive 277.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London to Alston277.8 mi
4h 55m
£68–98
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garage
7h
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garage
7h 5m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garage
7h 7m
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
4. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garage
7h 18m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

34Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Alston.

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Distance: 299.6 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £65–150 and the journey takes 3h.

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