What is the cheapest way to get from Darlington to Alnwick Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Alnwick Castle is to bus which costs £12 - £35 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darlington to Alnwick Castle?

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Alnwick Castle is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £35 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Alnwick Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Retail Park. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Alnwick Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Alnwick Castle. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Alnmouth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Darlington to Alnwick Castle?

The distance between Darlington and Alnwick Castle is 75 miles. The road distance is 68.6 miles.

How do I travel from Darlington to Alnwick Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Darlington to Alnwick Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £35 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Darlington to Alnwick Castle?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Darlington to Alnwick Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Alnwick Castle bus from?

Darlington to Alnwick Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Alnwick Castle train from?

Darlington to Alnwick Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Alnwick Castle?

The best way to get from Darlington to Alnwick Castle is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Darlington to Alnwick Castle bus arrive?

Darlington to Alnwick Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Retail Park station.

Where does the Darlington to Alnwick Castle train arrive?

Darlington to Alnwick Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Alnmouth station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Alnwick Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Alnwick Castle is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Darlington to Alnwick Castle.

Where can I stay near Alnwick Castle?

There are 2000+ hotels available in Alnwick Castle.

Darlington to Alnwick Castle - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Darlington to Alnwick Castle by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Alnmouthtrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 5m
£36–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Retail Parkbus 591
2h 12m
£12–35
Drive 68.2 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Alnwick Castlecar 68.2 mi
1h 22m
£17–24

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Distance: 74.1 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Alnwick Castle, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Alnmouth every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 57 min. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Retail Park once daily. Tickets cost £12–35 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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