Does Alnwick have a railway station?
The nearest railway station is Alnmouth. Local trains operate between Newcastle and Berwick-upon-Tweed, and a handful of Virgin Trains East Coast trains on the London King’s Cross – Edinburgh route also call there. The train station in Alnwick is a bookshop called Barter Books.
When did Alnwick railway station close?
It finally closed in March 1965, along with the Tweedmouth to Kelso line. Railway enthusiasts ran a special passenger train into Wooler shortly before the closure….Station Name: ALNWICK.
| Date opened: | 5.9.1887 |
|---|---|
| Date closed completely: | 7.10.1968 |
| Company on closing: | British Railways (North Eastern Region) |
How long is the Aln Valley Railway?
0.5 miles
Preservation and revival
| Aln Valley Railway | |
|---|---|
| Length | 0.5 miles (1 km) |
| Preserved gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Commercial history | |
| Opened | 5 August 1850 |
How much is parking at Alnmouth?
A parking charge of £1.50 per day is introduced to the Alnmouth Railway Station (Northbound) Car Park, with a one-off payment of £5,000 from income generated being made to Lesbury Parish Council to support future planning activity and improvements in the area.
Are there taxis at Alnmouth Station?
There isn’t a taxi rank at Alnmouth station unfortunately, so you’d be advised to book a local taxi in advance instead.
Is parking free at Alnmouth Station?
Parking charges will be introduced at Alnmouth Station. The southbound platform car park, managed by Network Rail, remains free and with no time regulations. Single-yellow lines will be installed in Hipsburn to restrict on-street parking from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Is there a ticket office at Alnmouth Station?
The station is staffed, with the ticket office on platform 1 manned each day (06:40-18:15 Mon-Sat, 10:20-21:30 Sundays). There is a waiting shelter and help point on platform 2 as well as a waiting room, vending machine and toilets on platform 1.
Where is the Alnwick branch line in Northumberland?
The Alnwick branch line is a partly closed railway line in Northumberland, northern England. A heritage railway operates a short section of the line, which originally ran from Alnmouth railway station, on the East Coast Main Line, to the town of Alnwick, a distance of 2 3⁄4 miles (4.4 km).
Where is the Aln Valley Railway in Alnwick?
The old railway embankment west of where the line had crossed the A1 road now forms the rear boundary of some of the gardens on the Royal Oak Gardens residential development. Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0T no. 9 “Richboro”, arriving into Alnwick Lionheart Station. The Aln Valley Railway is a heritage railway based in Alnwick, Northumberland.
When did the Newcastle to Alnwick train stop?
All Newcastle-Alnwick services and some local trains were taken over by diesel multiple unit trains from 21 April 1958, with schedules cut by up to 15 minutes. The passenger service was withdrawn in January 1968 and the line closed completely in October 1968, on cost grounds.
Is there a bus from Alnmouth to Alnwick?
‘Arriva’ operate daily, hourly bus route 518 from the front of Alnmouth rail station to Alnwick town centre. Call for live arrival / departure information over the phone.