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Visit Dunstanburgh Castle car-free
It’s a real adventure to reach Dunstanburgh Castle car-free, with a stroll along the sea front of about 25 minutes.
Bus X18 runs regularly from Alnwick bus station (stand 5). The journey takes about 20 minutes. Jump off at the Harbour in Craster. It’s then about a 25-minute walk to Dunstanburgh Castle. The bus also runs from: Newcastle, Morpeth and Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The nearest train station to Alnwick is Alnmouth, and bus X18 also stops here. There are direct trains to Alnmouth from: Newcastle (30 mins), Durham (40 mins), Edinburgh (60 mins), Darlington (60 mins), Doncaster (70 mins), York (90 mins), and from London and the South West via Birmingham, Sheffield and Leeds.
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Discount: Enjoy 20% off with a valid bus ticket, train ticket or bike helmet.
Bus fares: Within the North East Combined Authority area, visit by bus for a maximum of £2.50 single or get a day’s unlimited bus, Metro and Shields Ferry travel from anywhere within the North East Combined Authority area for £7.50 by buying a TNE Day Saver.
For journeys wholly within Northumberland you can buy a Northumberland Day Rover and travel all day for just £6.
Passengers aged 5-21 can get £1 single or £3 regionwide day tickets. However, kids aged 5-11 travel free on the bus with an adult during school holidays (up to three children aged 11 and under). This offer applies within the North East Combined Authority – County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, and Sunderland.
All other bus tickets and passes are also valid for the discount offer.
See full fares offers and information at www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/bus.
For more money-saving tips see our handy guides to UK trains and buses.
About Dunstanburgh Castle
This ruined castle on a remote headland compliments the rugged coastal path.
For any queries about visiting contact Dunstanburgh Castle on 01665 576231 or [email protected]
Address: Dunstanburgh Castle, Dunstanburgh Road, Craster, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3TT. Visit Website