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How to get fromEdinburgh Castle to Alnwick Castleby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Alnwick Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    1h 20m
    £15–44
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Parkbus bus 591
    2h 35m
    £14–21
  3. Drive 79.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Alnwick Castlecar car 79.7 mi
    1h 47m
    £20–29

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What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Alnwick Castle, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–30 and the journey takes 1h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Park twice daily. Tickets cost £14–21 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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