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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Alnwick to Edinburgh by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Alnwick to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Alnwick to Edinburgh start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £33. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Alnwick to Edinburgh?
The average train journey time from Alnwick to Edinburgh is 1h 5m, covering a distance of 72 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 1m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the Alnwick to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Alnwick to Edinburgh?
The earliest train from Alnwick to Edinburgh departs at 07:21. And the latest train departs at 23:13.
Which is the best train operator from Alnwick to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Alnwick to Edinburgh?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Alnwick to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Alnwick to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Alnwick to Edinburgh was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £9To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Alnwick to Edinburgh as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £9 to £75 for a train ticket from Alnwick to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-12-04.
Usually London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
