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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Alstonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 691 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Hexhamtrain train Newcastle - Hexham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Yardbus bus 691
    2h 35m

  2. Drive 44.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alstoncar car 44.4 mi
    52 min
    £11–16

  3. Bus, line 691 bus

    1. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 685
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Yardbus bus 691
    2h 41m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alstontaxi taxi 44.4 mi
    52 min
    £90–120

  5. Line 10 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Newgate Street to Bus Stationbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Hendersons Garagebus bus 889
    3h 37m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 45.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Alston, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Station Yard via Bus Station in around 2h 41m.

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