How to get from Sunderland to Alnwick Castle by bus, train and underground?

From Sunderland to Alnwick Castle by bus, train and underground

To get from Sunderland to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, you’ll need to take one underground line, one train line and one bus line: take the GRN underground from Sunderland station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS 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 33 min. The bus, train and underground schedule from Sunderland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and underground schedule to Alnwick Castle on the Moovit app.

93min
Underground - GRN
Underground - GRN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Alnwick Castle
Leaves from Sunderland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from underground station
    Start from underground station
    Sunderland
  • 2
    Underground - GRNGRN
    Wait for underground
    GRN
    Airport
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Central Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newcastle
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alnmouth
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Curly Lane, Alnmouth Station
    ID nldamagp
    140 m • 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
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sunderland to Alnwick Castle

The distance between Sunderland, Northumberland and Alnwick Castle, Northumberland is approximately 81.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunderland to Alnwick Castle by bus, train and underground, so no matter how you choose to travel in Northumberland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Train And Underground schedule from Sunderland to Alnwick Castle

To check the bus, train and underground schedule from Sunderland to Alnwick Castle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sunderland) and destination (Alnwick Castle), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, train and underground routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, train and underground, 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, train and underground schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Underground line GRN, Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line X18.

  • Is there a direct underground between Sunderland and Alnwick Castle?

    No, you’ll have to take one underground line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which underground line goes from Sunderland to Alnwick Castle?

    The GRN underground line goes from Central Station station near Sunderland in Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Alnwick Castle by underground, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sunderland in Sunderland and Alnwick Castle in Northumberland by underground, train and bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the underground near Sunderland to get to Alnwick Castle?

    Get on the GRN underground from the Central Station station near Sunderland in Sunderland.

  • Where do I get off the underground when travelling between Sunderland and Alnwick Castle?

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

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