What is the cheapest way to get from Penrith Station to Alston?

The cheapest way to get from Penrith Station to Alston is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Penrith Station to Alston?

The fastest way to get from Penrith Station to Alston is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith Station and Alston?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith Station to Alston. However, there are services departing from The Courts and arriving at Hendersons Garage via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Penrith Station to Alston?

The distance between Penrith Station and Alston is 48 miles. The road distance is 19.5 miles.

How do I travel from Penrith Station to Alston without a car?

The best way to get from Penrith Station to Alston without a car is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Penrith Station to Alston?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Penrith Station to Alston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith Station to Alston bus from?

Penrith Station to Alston bus services, operated by Telfords Coaches, depart from The Courts station.

Where does the Penrith Station to Alston bus arrive?

Penrith Station to Alston bus services, operated by Telfords Coaches, arrive at Hendersons Garage station.

Can I drive from Penrith Station to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith Station to Alston is 20 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Penrith Station to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 420+ hotels available in Alston.

Penrith Station to Alston - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Penrith Station to Alston by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus 680A
2h 27m
Drive 19.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penrith Station to Alstoncar 19.4 mi
25 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penrith Station to Alstontaxi 19.4 mi
25 min
£85–110
Line 104 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stand A - English Streetbus 104
2. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus 680A
2h 53m
Line 104 bus, line 685 bus, line 681 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Westgatebus 685
3. Take the bus from Westgate to Hendersons Garagebus 681
4h 29m

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Distance: 47.3 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Penrith Station, England and Alston, Cumbria, England?

Telfords Coaches operates a bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garage 4 times a week, and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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