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 47 min.

167min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Alnwick Castle
Leaves from Carlisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carlisle
  • 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
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Curly Lane, Alnmouth Station
    ID nldamagp
    150 yd • 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
    690 yd • 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 21 min.

201min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Alnwick Castle
Leaves from Carlisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carlisle
  • 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
    150 yd • 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
    690 yd • 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 100.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 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.

Public transport stations close to Carlisle

Carlisle is located at Carlisle, Northumberland and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle.

Bus stations close to Carlisle:

  • Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle
  • Warwick Square, Carlisle
  • Lismore Place, Warwick Road

Public transport stations close to Alnwick Castle, Northumberland

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

Bus stations close to Alnwick Castle:

  • Bus Station, Alnwick
  • Alnwick Bus Station, Alnwick
  • Green Batt, Alnwick

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 21 min.

201min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Alnwick Castle
Leaves from Carlisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carlisle
  • 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
    150 yd • 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
    690 yd • 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 167 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X20.

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

    The alternative route takes 201 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus 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 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carlisle to Alnwick Castle?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Newcastle station near Carlisle in Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Alnwick Castle in Northumberland by train and bus is about 2 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Newcastle station near Carlisle in Carlisle.

  • 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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