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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Alston is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Alston is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Alston?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Alston station. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Station Yard via Eldon Square Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Alston?

The distance between Nottingham and Alston is 232 miles. The road distance is 159.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Alston without a car is to train and line 691 bus which takes 6h 6m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Alston bus from?

Nottingham to Alston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Alston bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nottingham to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Alston is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Nottingham to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 430+ hotels available in Alston.

Nottingham to Alston - 5 ways to travel via train, line 691 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 691 bus
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Granthamtrain
2. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Hexhamtrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Yardbus 691
6h 6m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11
7h 4m
£20–33
Drive 158.3 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Alstoncar 158.3 mi
2h 56m
£39–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus
7h 2m
Train, bus via Leeds
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus
8h 11m

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Distance: 230.6 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to John Dobson Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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