How to get from Carlisle to Alnwick Castle by bus and train?

From Carlisle to Alnwick Castle by bus and train

To get from Carlisle to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Carlisle station to Newcastle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the X20 bus from Curly Lane, Alnmouth Station station to Playhouse, Alnwick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The bus and train schedule from Carlisle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alnwick Castle on the Moovit app.

175min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Alnwick Castle
Leaves from Carlisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carlisle
    540 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    85 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alnmouth
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Curly Lane, Alnmouth Station
    ID nldamagp
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Alnwick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Playhouse, Alnwick
    ID nldgmadm
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alnwick Castle
    Walk to
    Alnwick Castle
    The Peth
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carlisle to Alnwick Castle by bus and train via TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY and X20

To get from Carlisle to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Carlisle station to Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the X20 bus from Curly Lane, Alnmouth Station station to Playhouse, Alnwick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The bus and train schedule from Carlisle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alnwick Castle on the Moovit app.

209min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Alnwick Castle
Leaves from Carlisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carlisle
    540 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    ID EDB
    84 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alnmouth
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Curly Lane, Alnmouth Station
    ID nldamagp
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Alnwick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Playhouse, Alnwick
    ID nldgmadm
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alnwick Castle
    Walk to
    Alnwick Castle
    The Peth
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Carlisle to Alnwick Castle

The distance between Carlisle, Northumberland and Alnwick Castle, Northumberland is approximately 161.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlisle to Alnwick Castle by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Northumberland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Carlisle to Alnwick Castle

To check the bus and train schedule from Carlisle to Alnwick Castle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Carlisle) and destination (Alnwick Castle), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Carlisle to Alnwick Castle by bus and train via TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY and X20

To get from Carlisle to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Carlisle station to Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the X20 bus from Curly Lane, Alnmouth Station station to Playhouse, Alnwick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The bus and train schedule from Carlisle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alnwick Castle on the Moovit app.

209min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Alnwick Castle
Leaves from Carlisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carlisle
    540 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    ID EDB
    84 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alnmouth
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Curly Lane, Alnmouth Station
    ID nldamagp
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Alnwick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Playhouse, Alnwick
    ID nldgmadm
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alnwick Castle
    Walk to
    Alnwick Castle
    The Peth
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Alnwick Castle?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Train line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlisle to Alnwick Castle?

    The alternative route takes 209 minutes, using Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Train line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X20.

  • Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Alnwick Castle?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carlisle to Alnwick Castle?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Carlisle station near Carlisle in North East and Cumbria to Newcastle station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Newcastle station near Alnwick Castle in Northumberland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Carlisle to Alnwick Castle by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Carlisle in North East and Cumbria and Alnwick Castle in Northumberland by train and bus is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Carlisle to get to Alnwick Castle?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Carlisle station near Carlisle in North East and Cumbria.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Carlisle and Alnwick Castle?

    Get off the train at the Newcastle stop, which is closest to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland.

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