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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Alnwick Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to AlnmouthtrainCardiff Central - Edinburgh
    7h 4m
    £71–250

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-TynebusUk078
    11h 4m
    £28–65

  3. Drive 338.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Alnwick Castlecar338.2 mi
    5h 53m
    £85–122

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)planeBRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouthtrain
    5h 27m
    £59–239

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol ParkwaytrainSwansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to AlnmouthtrainPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 41m
    £154–459

  6. Bus via Green Batt

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to John Dobson StreetbusUk078
    11h 19m
    £28–65

  7. 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)planeBRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
    6h 16m
    £72–245

  8. Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeCWL - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
    6h 17m
    £90–283

  9. 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)planeBRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
    7h 4m
    £73–300

  10. 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)planeBHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
    7h 12m
    £83–284

  11. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle

    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)planeSOU - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouthtrain
    7h 13m
    £150–421

Cardiff to Alnwick Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Alnwick Castle, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Alnmouth 6 times a week. Tickets cost £65–250 and the journey takes 6h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne once daily. Tickets cost £22–60 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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