Train from Edinburgh to Alnwick: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Edinburgh to Alnwick on 3 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Transpennine ExpressTrain
Waverley
AlnmouthCheapest
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
Waverley
AlnmouthFastest
CrossCountryTrain
Waverley
AlnmouthNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
Waverley
AlnmouthNo tags
Transpennine ExpressTrain
Waverley
AlnmouthNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Alnwick

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Alnwick. The journey takes about 1 hour 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day
1h 5mAverage duration
72 milesDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£16 - £23Average duration1h 50m
3kg CO₂e
Average price£10 - £99Average duration1h 5m
3kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£8 - £8Average duration1h 50m
5kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Alnwick by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Edinburgh to Alnwick?

    The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Alnwick start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Alnwick?

    The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Alnwick is 1h 5m, covering a distance of 72 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 58m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Alnwick 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.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Alnwick?

    The earliest train from Edinburgh to Alnwick departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Alnwick?

    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.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Alnwick?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Alnwick?

    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.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Alnwick?

    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.

Best price found
30/11
£14
01/12
£13
Today
£9
03/12
£12
04/12
£12
05/12
£14
06/12
£23
07/12
£17
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Alnwick was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Alnwick as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £9 to £94 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Alnwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually 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.

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