What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alnwick?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alnwick is to bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alnwick?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alnwick is to train and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs £85 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Alnwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Alnwick. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Retail Park via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Alnwick?

The distance between Cardiff and Alnwick is 353 miles. The road distance is 340 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Alnwick without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alnwick without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £170 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Alnwick?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Cardiff to Alnwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alnwick bus from?

Cardiff to Alnwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Alnwick?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alnwick is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £170 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 36m.

Where does the Cardiff to Alnwick bus arrive?

Cardiff to Alnwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Alnwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Alnwick is 340 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Cardiff to Alnwick.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Alnwick?

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Where can I stay near Alnwick?

There are 1918+ hotels available in Alnwick.

Cardiff to Alnwick - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Alnwick by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouthtrain
6h 35m
£175–266
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus
5h 51m
£49–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Parkbus 591
10h 36m
£65–159
Drive 338 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Alnwickcar 338 mi
5h 56m
£83–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newcastletrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus 591
7h 43m
£174–247
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus 591
8h 28m
£125–220
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
5h 49m
£88–204
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
6h 32m
£101–234
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
6h 42m
£126–248
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus
6h 58m
£128–423
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus
7h 25m
£158–329
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
4. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus
7h 36m
£138–420

Cardiff to Alnwick by bus

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10h 36mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 351.3 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Alnwick, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alnwick via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, and Alnmouth in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Retail Park via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 10h 36m.

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