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How to get fromSunderland to Alstonby train, taxi, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sunderland to Alston by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Hexhamtrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Hexham to Alstontaxi taxi
    1h 24m
    £51–75
  2. Drive 54 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunderland to Alstoncar car 54 mi
    1h 17m
    £13–19
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Hexhamtrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Town Headbus bus 889
    3h 3m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Alston. However, you can take the train to Hexham then take the taxi to Alston. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunderland to Town Head via Hexham and Wentworth car park in around 3h 3m.

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