What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Alston?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Alston is to bus via M&S which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Alston?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Alston is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Alston?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Alston station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Station Yard via Asda, Eldon Square Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Leicester to Alston?

The distance between Leicester and Alston is 250 miles. The road distance is 183.5 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Alston without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Alston without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Alston?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Leicester to Alston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Alston bus from?

Leicester to Alston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where does the Leicester to Alston bus arrive?

Leicester to Alston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Alston is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Leicester to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 430+ hotels available in Alston.

Leicester to Alston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Alston by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus
6h 31m
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to John Dobson Streetbus Ukx010 / ...
8h 29m
£24–40
Drive 182.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Alstoncar 182.4 mi
3h 17m
£45–64
Train, bus via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain
3. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Hendersons Garagebus 889
6h 50m
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Hendersons Garagebus 889
9h 16m

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Distance: 248.2 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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