Northumberland
Explore Northumberland the slow way, 13 bus routes and 1 rail route, plus attractions worth the detour.
🚌 Bus journeys
13 bus routes through Northumberland
Hop on, hop off and watch the scenery roll past.
BusTyne Valley 10, Newcastle to Hexham
Leave Newcastle's buzzing heart behind as the bus rolls past the towering Life Centre and over the Redheugh…
Bus688, Hexham to Allenheads
Slip past Hexham Abbey's stone tower and the busy market square, then veer south through dry-stone walls…
BusAngel 21, Brandon & Durham to Newcastle
From Brandon into Durham's medieval heart, the bus slips beneath the sweeping viaduct and past historic…
Bus685 Newcastle to Hexham and Carlisle
Swap Newcastle's nightlife, architecture and cultural buzz for the green pastures of the Tyne valley in what…
BusX14, Newcastle to Cragside & Thropton
From Newcastle's Haymarket the X14 threads through a parade of Baroque, Art Deco and Brutalist architecture…
Bus85, Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle
From Bishop Auckland's Cabin Gate, terraces quickly surrender to dry stone walls, drowsy sheep and undulating…
BusX18, Newcastle to Alnwick & Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Pick up the X18 at Newcastle's Haymarket amid a parade of Baroque, Art Nouveau and Brutalist architecture…
Bus20, Prince Bishop, Sunderland to Durham
Departing Sunderland Interchange, the Prince Bishop climbs Durham Road through red-brick terraces and…
Bus680, Bellingham to Hexham
Wind out of Bellingham into the wilds of Northumberland National Park, shadowing the River North Tyne past…
Bus308 Newcastle to Blyth
A journey of contrasts that trades Newcastle's city bustle for North Shields, then glides along the Whitley…
Bus477, Berwick Upon Tweed to Holy Island
Running only on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and only when the tide allows, this Borders Buses adventure rolls…
Busmegabus Leeds – Newcastle – Edinburgh
This is a fascinating, direct journey from the metropolitan hotspot of Leeds to the lively city of Newcastle…
BusAD122 Hadrian’s Wall Bus
The AD122 bus route along the Hadrian's Wall is an excellent option for anyone looking to explore the…
🚂 Rail journeys
One rail route in Northumberland
Heritage steam, mainline scenic lines and everything in between.
🥾 Walking routes3 in Northumberland
Stretch your legs between journeys
Real routes with maps and GPX downloads, most reachable car-free.
📍 Editor’s picks · don’t miss
What every visitor to Northumberland should put on their list
AttractionHexham Forum (Queen's Hall Arts Centre)
AttractionAllenheads Heritage Centre
AttractionBerwick-upon-Tweed Old Bridge
AttractionHexham Market Place
AttractionBerwick-upon-Tweed Town Walls and Ramparts
AttractionBerwick Castle
AttractionBerwick Museum and Art Gallery
AttractionBerwick Barracks
AttractionAcomb Village Green
AttractionHadrian Hotel, Wall
AttractionBellingham Heritage Centre
AttractionBlanchland Abbey (Church of St Mary the Virgin)
ℹ Know before you go
Northumberland at a glance
🚍 Operators here
7 transport operators serve Northumberland
The bus and rail companies you’ll meet on these routes.
🎫 Rewards in Northumberland
Show your bus ticket, save money
Travel by bus and unlock exclusive discounts at attractions, cafés and shops across Northumberland.
10% OFFAd Gefrin
Step into the story of the Northumbrian kings at Ad Gefrin, an Anglo-Saxon museum and whisky distillery in Wooler, Northumberland.
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10% OFFArbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
Outdoor visitor attraction.
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