Bus times in Alston
All the buses in Alston: 7 bus routes and 6 bus stops. Pick a stop for live departures, or a route for the full timetable.
Next buses from Town Head (opp) as of 05:33
Scheduled times at Alston’s busiest stop, from the operators’ timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for more departures and its live map, or pick another stop.
Cancellations & disruptions in Alston today
- 680A Brampton → Carlisle via Halton Lea Gate, Lambley Telford's Coaches · Mondays and Wednesdays only · first 08:35 · last 12:45
- 681 Carvoran → Alston via Haltwhistle, Lambley Go North East · not Sundays · first 07:26 · last 18:12
- 691 Hexham → Alston via Langley, Whitfield Go North East · not Sundays · first 06:30 · last 19:00
- 888 Newcastle upon Tyne → Keswick via Hexham, Langley Wright Brothers Coaches · no buses this week · resumes 28 Dec
- 888S Nenthead → Penrith via Alston, Melmerby Wright Brothers Coaches · Saturdays only · first 09:30 · last 13:25
- 889 Nenthead → Alston Wright Brothers Coaches · Fridays only · first 11:00 · last 12:30
- 889 Alston → Hexham via Whitfield, Haydon Bridge Wright Brothers Coaches · Tuesdays only · first 08:50 · last 14:00
Route numbers are reused all over the country. See every UK 681 bus, 889 bus, 691 bus or 888 bus timetable.
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Map of bus stops in Alston
All 6 stops shown. Tap a marker for live departures.
Bus stops in Alston
Operators in Alston
Bus services here are registered with Cumbria County Council. See registered service changes and withdrawals →
Frequently asked questions
Which buses run in Alston?
7 bus routes serve Alston, run by Wright Brothers Coaches, Go North East and Telford's Coaches. They are the 681 (Carvoran to Alston), the 680A (Brampton to Carlisle), the 691 (Hexham to Alston), the 888 (Newcastle upon Tyne to Keswick), the 889 (Nenthead to Alston), the 889 (Alston to Hexham) and the 888S (Nenthead to Penrith).
How much is the bus fare in Alston?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, falling to £2 from 1 January 2027. Buses in Alston are run by Telford's Coaches, Go North East, Wright Brothers Coaches — check each operator's day and weekly tickets, which are often cheaper for multiple journeys.
How many bus stops are there in Alston?
There are 6 active bus stops in Alston. Each stop page on this site shows the next departures and every route that calls there.