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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Alston is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Alston is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Alston?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Alston. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Town Head via Eldon Square Bus Station Stand A and Wentworth car park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Alston?

The distance between Nottingham and Alston is 206 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Alston without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Nottingham to Alston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Alston bus from?

Nottingham to Alston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Alston?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Alston is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Nottingham to Alston bus arrive?

Nottingham to Alston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Alston is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Nottingham to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 393+ hotels available in Alston.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 42m
£81–189
Drive 158.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nottingham to Alstoncar 158.6 mi
2h 57m
£39–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Town Headbus 889
7h 12m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Town Headbus 889
6h 21m
Train, bus via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain
3. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Hendersons Garagebus 889
6h 47m
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Hendersons Garagebus 889
8h 21m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nottingham to Alston.

Launch map view

Distance: 205.2 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Alston via Manchester Piccadilly and Penrith North Lakes in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Town Head via John Dobson Street, Eldon Square Bus Station Stand A, Bus Station, and Wentworth car park in around 7h 12m.

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