How to get from Alston to Carlisle by bus and train?

From Alston to Carlisle by bus and train

To get from Alston to Carlisle in Carlisle, take the 681 bus from Hendersons Garage, Alston station to Railway Station, Haltwhistle station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Haltwhistle station to Carlisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 681681
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Hendersons Garage, Alston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hendersons Garage, Alston
    ID cumawtjw
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 681681
    Wait for bus
    681
    Haltwhistle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Haltwhistle
    ID nldawdmg
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haltwhistle
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Carlisle
  • 6
    Ride to train station Carlisle
    Ride to train station
    Carlisle
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Alston to Carlisle by bus

To get from Alston to Carlisle in Carlisle, take the 681 bus from Hendersons Garage, Alston station to Market Place, Haltwhistle station. Next, take the 685 bus from Market Place, Haltwhistle station to Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 681681
Bus - 685685
Walk to Carlisle
Leaves from Hendersons Garage, Alston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hendersons Garage, Alston
    ID cumawtjw
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 681681
    Wait for bus
    681
    Haltwhistle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Place, Haltwhistle
    ID nldgjdgw
    46 min
  • 4
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Carlisle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle
    ID cumamptj
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to Carlisle
    Walk to
    Carlisle
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alston to Carlisle

The distance between Alston, Carlisle and Carlisle, Carlisle is approximately 40.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alston to Carlisle by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carlisle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Alston

Alston is located at Front Street, Carlisle and the nearest public transport station is Hendersons Garage, Alston.

Bus stations close to Alston:

  • Hendersons Garage, Alston
  • Town Head, Alston
  • Fire Station, Alston

Public transport stations close to Carlisle, Carlisle

Carlisle is located at Carlisle, Carlisle and the nearest public transport station is Abberley House, Carlisle.

Train stations close to Carlisle:

  • Carlisle

Bus stations close to Carlisle:

  • Abberley House, Carlisle
  • Warwick Square, Carlisle
  • Lismore Place, Warwick Road

Related Routes

From Alston to Carlisle by bus

To get from Alston to Carlisle in Carlisle, take the 681 bus from Hendersons Garage, Alston station to Market Place, Haltwhistle station. Next, take the 685 bus from Market Place, Haltwhistle station to Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 681681
Bus - 685685
Walk to Carlisle
Leaves from Hendersons Garage, Alston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hendersons Garage, Alston
    ID cumawtjw
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 681681
    Wait for bus
    681
    Haltwhistle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Place, Haltwhistle
    ID nldgjdgw
    46 min
  • 4
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Carlisle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle
    ID cumamptj
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to Carlisle
    Walk to
    Carlisle
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alston to Carlisle?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 681, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alston to Carlisle?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 681, Bus line 685.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alston and Carlisle?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alston to Carlisle?

    The 681 bus line goes from Hendersons Garage, Alston station near Alston in Eden to Haltwhistle station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Haltwhistle station near Carlisle in Carlisle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alston to Carlisle by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Alston in Eden and Carlisle in Carlisle by bus and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alston to get to Carlisle?

    Get on the 681 bus from the Hendersons Garage, Alston stop near Alston in Eden.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alston and Carlisle?

    Get off the bus at the Haltwhistle station, which is closest to Carlisle in Carlisle.

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