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How to get fromAlston to Darlingtonby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 691 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Station Yard Workshops to Bus Stationbus bus 691
    2. Take the train from Hexham to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    2h 32m

  2. Drive  46.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alston to Darlingtoncar car 46.1 mi
    57 min
    £12–17

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to Wentworth car parkbus bus 889
    2. Take the train from Hexham to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    3h 4m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alston to Darlingtontaxi taxi 46.1 mi
    57 min
    £200–240

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  • Distance: 81.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Alston to Darlington. However, you can take the line 691 bus to Bus Station, walk to Hexham, take the train to Newcastle, then take the train to Darlington. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hendersons Garage to Darlington via Wentworth car park, Hexham, and Newcastle in around 3h 4m.

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