How to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alnwick Castle by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Newcastle station to Alnmouth station. Next, take the X18 bus from Curly Lane, Alnmouth Station station to Playhouse, Alnwick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Alnwick Castle
Leaves from Newcastle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newcastle
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alnmouth
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Curly Lane, Alnmouth Station
    ID nldamagp
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Alnwick
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Playhouse, Alnwick
    ID nldgmadm
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alnwick Castle
    Walk to
    Alnwick Castle
    The Peth
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and underground

To get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, you’ll need to take one underground line, one train line and one bus line: take the YEL underground from Monument station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the X18 bus from Curly Lane, Alnmouth Station station to Playhouse, Alnwick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Alnwick Castle
Leaves from Monument

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from underground station
    Start from underground station
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Blackett Street
  • 2
    Underground - YELYEL
    Wait for underground
    YEL
    South Shields
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Central Station
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newcastle
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alnmouth
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Curly Lane, Alnmouth Station
    ID nldamagp
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Alnwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Playhouse, Alnwick
    ID nldgmadm
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alnwick Castle
    Walk to
    Alnwick Castle
    The Peth
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alnwick Castle

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland and Alnwick Castle, Northumberland is approximately 39.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

Public transport stations close to Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne is located at Blackett Street, Northumberland and the nearest public transport station is Newcastle Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Underground stations close to Newcastle upon Tyne:

  • Manors
  • Haymarket (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Monument

Train stations close to Newcastle upon Tyne:

  • Manors

Bus stations close to Newcastle upon Tyne:

  • Newcastle Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Monument Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Monument Market Street, Newcastle upon Tyne

Public transport stations close to Alnwick Castle, Northumberland

Alnwick Castle is located at The Peth, Northumberland and the nearest public transport station is Bowling Green, Alnwick.

Bus stations close to Alnwick Castle:

  • Bowling Green, Alnwick
  • Bailiffgate, Alnwick
  • Playhouse, Alnwick

Related Routes

By bus, train and underground

To get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, you’ll need to take one underground line, one train line and one bus line: take the YEL underground from Monument station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the X18 bus from Curly Lane, Alnmouth Station station to Playhouse, Alnwick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Alnwick Castle
Leaves from Monument

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from underground station
    Start from underground station
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Blackett Street
  • 2
    Underground - YELYEL
    Wait for underground
    YEL
    South Shields
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Central Station
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newcastle
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alnmouth
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Curly Lane, Alnmouth Station
    ID nldamagp
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Alnwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Playhouse, Alnwick
    ID nldgmadm
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alnwick Castle
    Walk to
    Alnwick Castle
    The Peth
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alnwick Castle?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line X18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alnwick Castle?

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line YEL, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X18.

  • Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Alnwick Castle?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alnwick Castle?

    The TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train line goes from Newcastle station near Newcastle upon Tyne in Newcastle Upon Tyne to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Edinburgh station near Alnwick Castle in Northumberland.

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

    The total travel time between Newcastle upon Tyne in Newcastle Upon Tyne and Alnwick Castle in Northumberland by train and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Newcastle upon Tyne to get to Alnwick Castle?

    Get on the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from the Newcastle station near Newcastle upon Tyne in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Newcastle upon Tyne and Alnwick Castle?

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

  • When is the last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Alnwick Castle?

    The last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne in Newcastle Upon Tyne to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland is the Newcastle upon Tyne - Alnwick line. It leaves the Haymarket Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne stop at 22:28.

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