How to travel from Edinburgh to Alnwick

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Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Alnwick

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Alnwick 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 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 $12, and a bus costs an average of $23.

Distance: 68 miles (111 km)

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$19

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$25

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1h 35m

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1h 5m

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30m

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2h 38m

Average total duration

2h 8m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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TransPennine Express

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from Edinburgh to Alnwick

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

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

National Express
10:35AM1h50
Edinburgh
12:25PMAlnwick
$241One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
10:35AM1h50
Edinburgh
12:25PMAlnwick
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
10:35AM1h50
Edinburgh
12:25PMAlnwick
$241One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Alnwick

Travel to Alnwick 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 Alnwick.

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

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

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Alnwick costing on average $23 (€18).

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

Other travel options to Alnwick take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Alnwick is approximately 68 miles (111 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Alnwick is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Alnwick:
  • 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 Alnwick, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, LNER, CrossCountry to go to Alnwick by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Alnwick by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Alnwick with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, LNER, CrossCountry.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Alnwick often also extend their vacation to go to Newcastle, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, London, Glasgow, Leeds. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alnwick and these popular destinations at a great price.

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