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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Alston is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Alston is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Alston?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Alston station. However, there are services departing from Holmeside and arriving at Station Yard via Eldon Square Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Alston?

The distance between Sunderland and Alston is 58 miles. The road distance is 54.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Alston without a car is to train and line 691 bus which takes 2h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Sunderland to Alston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Alston bus from?

Sunderland to Alston bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from Holmeside station.

Where does the Sunderland to Alston bus arrive?

Sunderland to Alston bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Monument Pilgrim Street station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Alston is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Sunderland to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 428+ hotels available in Alston.

Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Alston by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 691 bus
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Hexhamtrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Yardbus 691
2h 43m
Drive 54 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunderland to Alstoncar 54 mi
1h 17m
£14–19
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Hexhamtrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Hendersons Garagebus 889
3h 5m
Bus, line 691 bus
1. Take the bus from Holmeside to Monument Pilgrim Streetbus X24
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 685
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Yardbus 691
3h 38m
Line 10 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Central Stn Neville St to Bus Stationbus 10
2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Hendersons Garagebus 889
4h 14m

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Distance: 57.7 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Holmeside to Station Yard via Monument Pilgrim Street, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 38m.

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