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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Alston is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Alston is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Alston?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Alston. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Hendersons Garage via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Central Stn Neville St and Wentworth car park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Alston?

The distance between Sheffield and Alston is 166 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Alston without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Sheffield to Alston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Alston bus from?

Sheffield to Alston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Alston?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Alston is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 10 bus, which costs and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Sheffield to Alston bus arrive?

Sheffield to Alston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Alston is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Sheffield to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 393+ hotels available in Alston.

Sheffield to Alston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 10 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 51m
£72–156
Drive 131.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sheffield to Alstoncar 131.6 mi
2h 22m
£33–47
Bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Central Stn Neville St to Bus Stationbus 10
4. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Hendersons Garagebus 889
7h 26m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Town Headbus 889
5h 5m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sheffield to Alston.

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Distance: 165 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Alston via Manchester Oxford Road and Penrith North Lakes in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Hendersons Garage via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Newcastle Coach Station, Central Stn Neville St, Bus Station, and Wentworth car park in around 7h 26m.

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