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How to get fromDundee to Alstonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus bus
    5h 22m

  2. Drive  172.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dundee to Alstoncar car 172.6 mi
    3h 10m
    £43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus bus
    7h 2m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus bus 680A
    5h 28m

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  • Distance: 185.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Alston, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Hendersons Garage via Buchanan Bus Stn, Glasgow, Carlisle, and The Courts in around 7h 2m.

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