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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Alston is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Alston is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Alston?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Alston. However, there are services departing from Graham Street and arriving at Hendersons Garage via The Courts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Penrith to Alston?

The distance between Penrith and Alston is 47 miles. The road distance is 19.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Alston without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Penrith to Alston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Alston bus from?

Penrith to Alston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Graham Street station.

Where does the Penrith to Alston bus arrive?

Penrith to Alston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Wetherspoons station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Alston is 20 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Penrith to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 400+ hotels available in Alston.

Penrith to Alston - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and line 104 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Alston by bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus 680A
2h 18m
Drive 19.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penrith to Alstoncar 19.7 mi
25 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penrith to Alstontaxi 19.7 mi
25 min
£40–55
Line 104 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Graham Street to Wetherspoonsbus 104
2. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus 680A
2h 52m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penrith to Alston.

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Distance: 46.8 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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

Telfords Coaches operates a bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garage 4 times a week, and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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