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

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There are 6 ways to get from Darlington to Alston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 691 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Hexhamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Yardbus bus 691
    3h 24m

  2. Drive 46.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darlington to Alstoncar car 46.3 mi
    57 min
    £12–17

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Hexhamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Hendersons Garagebus bus 889
    3h 46m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Darlington to Alstontaxi taxi 46.3 mi
    57 min
    £95–120

  5. Bus, line 691 bus

    1. Take the bus from Darlington to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 685
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Yardbus bus 691
    3h 59m

  6. Train, line 10 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Stn Neville St to Bus Stationbus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Hendersons Garagebus bus 889
    4h 16m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 81.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Darlington to Station Yard via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 59m.

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