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How to get toDunstanburgh Castlecar-free

Visit Dunstanburgh Castle car-free

Visit by bus for just £2 each way. Most buses in England are offering £2 Single Fares until 31st December 2024. Our journey planner will show you if your route is included, or you can find a full list of participating operators and routes here.

It’s a real adventure to reach Dunstanburgh Castle car-free, with an about 25-minute stroll along the sea front.

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), Glasgow (2 hrs 10 mins) and from London and the South West via Birmingham, Sheffield and Leeds.

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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 dunstanburgh.castle@english-heritage.org.uk

Address: Dunstanburgh Castle, Dunstanburgh Road, Craster, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3TT. Visit Website

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Covid-19

We live on a beautiful island and there’s no better way to explore it than by train, bus, bike and foot. But, at this exceptional time, please follow current advice to stay at home and avoid non-essential travel in England. Separate travel rules apply in Wales and Scotland.

We look forward to helping you enjoy great days out and more car-free adventures in the future.