There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Alnwick Castle by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 38m£89–164Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest- Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Parkbus 591
7h 3m£30–60Drive 211.9 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Alnwick Castlecar 211.9 mi
4h 17m£52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Retail Parkbus 591
7h 46m£37–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Parkbus 591
8h 32m£63–119
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Alnwick Castle is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Alnwick Castle is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William to Alnwick Castle. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Retail Park via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Alnwick Castle. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Alnmouth via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Fort William and Alnwick Castle is 253 miles. The road distance is 213.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Alnwick Castle without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Fort William to Alnwick Castle, including transfers.
Fort William to Alnwick Castle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Alnwick Castle train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Alnwick Castle is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Alnwick Castle, England?
You can take a train from Fort William to Alnwick Castle via Edinburgh Waverley and Alnmouth in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort William to Alnwick Castle via George Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Retail Park in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Fort William to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £19–40
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Fort William to Alnwick Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.
Fort William to Alnwick Castle train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Alnwick Castle is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Fort William to Alnwick Castle.
There are 1997+ hotels available in Alnwick Castle.