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Before you start your journey
Departing from Alston
- Departure station
- Alston station guide
- Address
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- Station Rd, CA9 3JB
Operators serving Alston
- South Tynedale Railway
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Facilities at Alston
- Ticket Office
- Cafe
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (£3/day)
Explore the area around Alston
- South Tynedale Railway
About your departure station
Dating from 1852 as the terminus of the South Tynedale Railway, Alston station closed in 1976 but has been revived as the southern terminus of the narrow gauge South Tynedale Railway heritage line.
The original stone buildings have been preserved, offering visitors a glimpse of this once important market town station.
Alston represents how heritage railways can breathe new life into abandoned stations, preserving railway history while creating tourist attractions in remote rural areas.
The station now serves as a museum and gateway to the scenic North Pennines.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Alston to Hackney Central?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Alston and Hackney Central?
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