There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Alnwick Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouthtrain
4h 15m£71–132Bus via Leeds
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Parkbus 591
7h 45m£29–50Drive 166.9 mi
- Drive from Wigan to Alnwick Castlecar 166.9 mi
3h 23m£41–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
- Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus 591
6h 27m£52–92Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk073
- Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus 591
7h 46m£29–47
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Alnwick Castle is to bus via Leeds which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Alnwick Castle is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Alnwick Castle. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Retail Park via Market Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Alnwick Castle. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Alnmouth via Carlisle and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Wigan and Alnwick Castle is 205 miles. The road distance is 167.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Alnwick Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Wigan to Alnwick Castle, including transfers.
Wigan to Alnwick Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Wigan to Alnwick Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Alnwick Castle is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Alnwick Castle, England?
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Alnwick Castle via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Alnmouth in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Alnwick Castle via Bag Lane, Market Street, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Retail Park in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Wigan North Western to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
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- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–23
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- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Wigan to Alnwick Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Wigan to Alnwick Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Alnwick Castle is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Wigan to Alnwick Castle.
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