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Compare train and bus for Alnmouth to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alnmouth to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€21 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Alnmouth to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Alnmouth to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alnmouth to Edinburgh.

There are 2 options to travel to Edinburgh from Alnmouth including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Alnmouth is by taking a train, which costs on average $10 (€9).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Alnmouth to Edinburgh:
Taking a train costs $10 (€9) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $21 (€19).
The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Alnmouth is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 14 min.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 55 min of travel time.
The distance from Alnmouth to Edinburgh is approximately 73 miles (117 km).
The average frequency per day from Alnmouth to Edinburgh is:
- 2 buses per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Edinburgh from Alnmouth as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Alnmouth to Edinburgh:
The following travel companies offer services from Alnmouth to Edinburgh:
- National Express can take you to Edinburgh by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Alnmouth to Edinburgh for $21 (€19).
- Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express for trains to Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for TransPennine Express Alnmouth to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for $10 (€9).
Yes, there are direct services available from Alnmouth to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with National Express with 1 direct bus per day.
- Direct train available with LNER, CrossCountry or first_transpennine_express 7 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Alnmouth to Edinburgh.
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