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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Alstonby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Alston by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Penrith North Lakes to Alstontaxi taxi
    3h 2m
    £122–162

  2. Drive  118.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Alstoncar car 118.9 mi
    2h 13m
    £30–43

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus bus 680A
    5h 34m

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  • Distance: 124.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Alston, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Greater Manchester to Alston. However, you can take the line 43 bus to Chester Street, walk to Manchester Oxford Road, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, then take the taxi to Alston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Hendersons Garage via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Carlisle, and The Courts in around 5h 34m.

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