How to travel from Alnmouth to Edinburgh

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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 train with prices starting from $12. 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 train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $21.

Distance: 72 miles (117 km)

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$20

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$23

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1h 41m

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1h 11m

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from Alnmouth to Edinburgh

How to get from Alnmouth to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

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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.

National Express
04:40PM1h55
Alnmouth
06:35PMEdinburgh
$231One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
04:40PM1h55
Alnmouth
06:35PMEdinburgh
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:40PM1h55
Alnmouth
06:35PMEdinburgh
$231One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Alnmouth and Edinburgh including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Alnmouth to Edinburgh is a train with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Alnmouth to Edinburgh:

A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alnmouth to Edinburgh costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Alnmouth to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Alnmouth to Edinburgh is approximately 72 miles (117 km).
The average frequency per day from Alnmouth to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alnmouth and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alnmouth to Edinburgh:
  • Trains mostly depart from Alnmouth (ALM) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
  • Buses mostly depart from Alnwick, Willowburn Avenue (Retail Park) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alnmouth to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, LNER, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Alnmouth to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, LNER, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Alnmouth to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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