How to travel from Edinburgh to Alnmouth

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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Alnmouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Alnmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 €7, and a bus costs an average of €18.

Distance: 72 miles (117 km)

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€15

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1h 35m

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2h 20m

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1h 50m

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from Edinburgh to Alnmouth

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

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Alnmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
09:35AM1h50
Edinburgh
11:25AMAlnmouth
$271One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
09:35AM1h50
Edinburgh
11:25AMAlnmouth
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
09:35AM1h50
Edinburgh
11:25AMAlnmouth
$271One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Alnmouth

Travel to Alnmouth 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 Edinburgh to Alnmouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Alnmouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Alnmouth is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Alnmouth costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Alnmouth is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Alnmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

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

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Alnmouth 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 Edinburgh to Alnmouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Alnmouth (ALM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Alnwick, Willowburn Avenue (Retail Park).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Alnmouth, 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 Alnmouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Alnmouth by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Alnmouth with the following travel companies:
  • 5 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 Edinburgh to Alnmouth often also extend their vacation to go to Newcastle, London, York, Morpeth, Chathill. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alnmouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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