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There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Alnwick Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    5h 32m
    £114–198

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Parkbus bus 591
    8h 52m
    £41–87

  3. Drive  241.4 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Alnwick Castlecar car 241.4 mi
    4h 56m
    £60–87

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane ABZ - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus bus
    9h 17m
    £110–250

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Parkbus bus 591
    7h 26m
    £92–149

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Alnwick Castle, England?

You can take a train from Elgin to Alnwick Castle via Edinburgh Waverley and Alnmouth in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Alnwick Castle via Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Retail Park in around 8h 52m.

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