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Without a car
Getting here
Train to Berwick-upon-Tweed
Berwick-upon-Tweed station is on the East Coast Main Line, which crosses the Tweed on the Royal Border Bridge. From Berwick, continue by bus, taxi or car to the causeway. 1
Bus to Holy Island
English Heritage names Travelsure, Arriva and Glen Valley buses for the priory, and gives 20% off a walk-up ticket if you show a bus ticket. Buses only run when the causeway is open; Berwick Tourist Information Centre has the times. 2
English Heritage: Lindisfarne Priory (opens in new tab) · Traveline (opens in new tab)
On foot by the Pilgrims' Way
A marked route crosses the sands. The council's road times do not apply to it: walk it in daylight with someone who knows the route, never on a rising tide, and finish before the middle of the safe period. 3
Once you are there
On foot
The island is small. The village, priory, church and harbour are close together, and paths lead to the castle, the lime kilns and the dunes. 4
By bike
Visit Northumberland says cycling the causeway is popular, and that Good Times Bike Hire near Berwick hires e-bikes and pedal bikes. Check the tide times first. 4
Stops near each area
From our area guides (Lindisfarne (Holy Island)): the stations and stops listed for each base. See each area's Getting there page for more.
Holy Island & the causeway coast
- Holy Island causeway: Road over the sands from Beal. Closed by the tide twice a day; check the council crossing times
- Pilgrims' Way: Marked walking route over the sands. Not covered by the road times; cross in daylight and never on a rising tide
- Bus to Holy Island: Travelsure, Arriva or Glen Valley buses. English Heritage names these operators; Berwick Tourist Information Centre has the timetable
Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Berwick-upon-Tweed station: East Coast Main Line. Next to the castle remains, a short walk from the town centre
- Buses to Holy Island: Travelsure, Arriva or Glen Valley. Times depend on the tide; Berwick Tourist Information Centre has details
No schedules or fares are copied here: check the operator or Traveline for the day you travel. Taxis and ride-hailing apps operate in most towns, but we have no sourced coverage data for rural areas, so do not count on one at short notice.
With a car
By car over the causeway
Leave the A1 at Beal and follow the road over the causeway, about three miles. Visit Northumberland says the crossing takes about 10 minutes and visitors park in one of two island car parks, which charge a small fee. 3
General rules (driving on the left, licenses, roundabouts, speed limits in mph, parking, tolls, EV charging): Driving in Britain. Charge points: Zapmap (opens in new tab).
To and from other regions
Straight-line distance from our region centers, and the fastest train time that National Rail publishes on its destination pages (not a schedule; it may include a change). Where we found no figure we say so. The full table is on getting between regions.
| To or from | Straight line | Fastest train (National Rail) | Notes |
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Figures retrieved Oct 25, 2026 for the intercity data. Schedules change.
Stations in our data
1 stations and stops (Lindisfarne (Holy Island))
OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), via Overpass API. Fetched 2026-11-03. This is the list behind the near-me page, not a complete list of stations.
- Berwick-upon-Tweed (rail), London North Eastern Railway
Official links
- Northumberland County Council: Holy Island safe crossing times (opens in new tab): tide table for the causeway road
- Visit Northumberland: Holy Island (opens in new tab): tourism board guide and FAQs
- English Heritage: Lindisfarne Priory (opens in new tab): opening times, tickets and car-free discount
- National Trust: Lindisfarne Castle (opens in new tab): the site refused our automated check; open it to confirm times
More on Lindisfarne (Holy Island): Lindisfarne (Holy Island) guide · how to get there
Questions people ask
Can I get around Lindisfarne (Holy Island) without a car?
We have not yet assessed getting around Lindisfarne (Holy Island). The official links below, and the region guide, are the place to start.
Do I need to check a driving zone in Lindisfarne (Holy Island)?
We found no charging or low emission zone for Lindisfarne (Holy Island) in the official pages we read. Check the council site before you drive in.