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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Alston is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Alston is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £13 - £19.

How far is it from Sunderland to Alston?

The distance between Sunderland and Alston is 56 miles. The road distance is 54.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Alston without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 24m and costs £50 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Sunderland to Alston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Alston is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Sunderland to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 399+ hotels available in Alston.

Sunderland to Alston - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sunderland to Alston by train, taxi, 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, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Hexhamtrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the taxi from Hexham to Alstontaxi
1h 24m
£51–75
Drive 54 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunderland to Alstoncar 54 mi
1h 17m
£13–19
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Hexhamtrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Town Headbus 889
3h 3m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sunderland to Alston.

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Distance: 55.5 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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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