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York Castle Museum
A social history museum inside former prison buildings, known for recreated Victorian streets and immersive displays about everyday life in York.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alnmouth to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alnmouth to York will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 1 trains that leave Alnmouth for York on Sat, Jul 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 2 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alnmouth to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alnmouth to York:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alnmouth to York costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
The journey is about 56m faster (1h 29m by train vs 2h 25m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($38 (€31) vs $42 (€34)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Alnmouth to York trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:26 PM Alnmouth | 1h30 | 10:56 PM York | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:09 PM Alnmouth | 1h50 | 11:59 PM York | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |||||
![]() | 6:47 PM Alnmouth | 2h16 | 9:03 PM York | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Alnmouth to York run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 101 miles (164 km) |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 6:17 AM |
Last train 10:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
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A scenic walking route along the medieval walls, giving one of the best overviews of York’s historic core and major landmarks.
A central riverside park combining lawns, Roman and medieval remains, and some of the city’s most pleasant open space.
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The classic local Sunday roast pairing tender beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, vegetables, and gravy. It is strongly associated with Yorkshire food culture.
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Moderate by UK standards. Pub meals and coffee are reasonable, but hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up in pubs and taxis. No tip needed for counter service.
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