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

The cheapest way to get from York to Alston is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Alston is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between York and Alston?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Alston. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Hendersons Garage via Leeds City Bus Station and The Courts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from York to Alston?

The distance between York and Alston is 132 miles. The road distance is 91.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Alston without a car is to train and bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 4h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from York to Alston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Alston bus from?

York to Alston bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where does the York to Alston bus arrive?

York to Alston bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Can I drive from York to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Alston is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from York to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 430+ hotels available in Alston.

York to Alston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from York to Alston by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
best
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Hexhamtrain
3. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Hendersons Garagebus 889
4h 6m
Drive 91.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Alstoncar 91.2 mi
1h 45m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus
6h 55m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus 680A
4h 55m

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Distance: 131.1 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Blossom Street to Hendersons Garage via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and The Courts in around 6h 55m.

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