There are 4 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Alnwick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouthtrain
4h 40m£57–114Drive 121.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Castle Douglas to Alnwickcar 121.1 mi
2h 27m£30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Retail Parkbus 591
7h 43m£48–90Train, bus
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus 591
5h 35m£41–87
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Alnwick is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Alnwick is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Alnwick. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at Retail Park via Dumfries station, Stance 2 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Castle Douglas to Alnwick. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Alnmouth via Carlisle and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Castle Douglas and Alnwick is 151 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.
The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Alnwick without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Castle Douglas to Alnwick, including transfers.
Castle Douglas to Alnwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Stance 2 station.
Castle Douglas to Alnwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Alnwick is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Alnwick, England?
You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Alnwick via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Alnmouth in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Retail Park via Dumfries station, Stance 5, Stance 2, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Castle Douglas to Alnwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Castle Douglas to Alnwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Alnwick is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Castle Douglas to Alnwick.
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