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 58m.

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 58m to drive from London to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 394+ hotels available in Alston.

London to Alston - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 5 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 Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 26m
£102–204
Drive 277.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London to Alstoncar 277.7 mi
4h 58m
£68–98
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Town Headbus
6h 12m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Town Headbus 889
5h 50m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Town Headbus
6h 59m

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

40Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest 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 £60–150 and the journey takes 3h.

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