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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Alnwick
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Alnwick is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Alnwick will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 3 trains that leave Edinburgh for Alnwick every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W857859:081h13Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:21Alnmouth (ALM)£141One-way0 changes
C020069:300h58Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:28Alnmouth (ALM)£321One-way0 changes
G011489:051h01Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:06Alnmouth (ALM)£331One-way0 changes
- C020069:300h58Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:28Alnmouth (ALM)£321One-way0 changes
- G011489:051h01Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:06Alnmouth (ALM)£331One-way0 changes
- W857859:081h13Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:21Alnmouth (ALM)£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Edinburgh to Alnwick
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Alnwick among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 111 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Alnwick train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Alnwick trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01161 | On time 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h01 | 14:06 Alnmouth (ALM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W85796+ G89987 | On time 16:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h39 | 19:47 Acklington station (ACK) | 1 change | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
| G01148 | 9:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h01 | 10:06 Alnmouth (ALM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85785 | 9:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h13 | 10:21 Alnmouth (ALM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02006 | 9:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h58 | 10:28 Alnmouth (ALM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Alnwick
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Alnwick run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 5:29 |
Last train 23:31 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry from Edinburgh to Alnwick trainsTranspennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Edinburgh and Alnwick from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Edinburgh to Alnwick
Alnwick no longer has a station of its own, but trains from Edinburgh to Alnwick stop at nearby Alnmouth. Virgin trains East Coast and CrossCountry Trains offer direct services from Edinburgh to Alnmouth beginning early in the morning. There are departures every hour throughout the day until a final connection around 9:00 p.m. Sunday services are less frequent, with a first train around 10:00 a.m. Journey times are about one hour. Trains from Edinburgh to Alnwick depart from Waverley Station, in the centre of the city, arriving at Alnmouth Station, around four miles east of Alnwick, with regular local bus connections.
FAQs: Edinburgh to Alnwick train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Alnwick by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alnwick, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Alnwick
Most Edinburgh to Alnwick trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Alnwick train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Slateford from Edinburgh city centre
Slateford is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Slateford train station facilities and services
Slateford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Slateford.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Slateford: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Slateford: Bike Parking.
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