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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Alston is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Alston is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Alston?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Alston. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Hendersons Garage via The Courts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Northampton to Alston?

The distance between Northampton and Alston is 265 miles. The road distance is 221.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Alston without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Northampton to Alston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Alston bus from?

Northampton to Alston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.

Where does the Northampton to Alston bus arrive?

Northampton to Alston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Alston is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Northampton to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 415+ hotels available in Alston.

Northampton to Alston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus
6h 39m
Drive 219.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Northampton to Alstoncar 219.8 mi
3h 48m
£55–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus 680A
7h 33m
Bus via Hendersons Garage
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Carlislebus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus 680A
8h 2m

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Distance: 263.2 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Park to Hendersons Garage via Halston Hotel and The Courts in around 7h 33m.

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