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How to get fromAlston to Liverpoolby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courtsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3h 51m

  2. Drive  115.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alston to Liverpoolcar car 115.4 mi
    2h 27m
    £29–42

  3. Bus, train, line 47 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courtsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47 / ...
    5h 8m

  4. Bus, train via Preston

    1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courtsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3h 55m

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  • Distance: 154 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Alston to Liverpool. However, you can take the bus to The Courts, walk to Carlisle, take the train to Wigan North Western, then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hendersons Garage to Queen Square Bus Station via The Courts, Carlisle, Preston, Railway Station, and Southport Interchange in around 5h 8m.

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