Bamburgh travel guide

Bamburgh Tourism | Bamburgh Guide

You're Going to Love Bamburgh

With a population of 279, Bamburgh is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bamburgh to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bamburgh

Bamburgh in September
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bamburgh in September
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bamburgh

Plane

Although Bamburgh doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 39 miles from Bamburgh. The shortest flight to Bamburgh from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 9h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bamburgh, followed by LNER. The train journey from Bamburgh to London takes 2h 49m and costs around $154 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about $115 for a 4h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bamburgh is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 63 miles from Bamburgh. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bamburgh, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Bamburgh takes 155 miles and will cost you around $22. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 240 miles.

Plane

Although Bamburgh doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 39 miles from Bamburgh. The shortest flight to Bamburgh from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 9h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bamburgh, followed by LNER. The train journey from Bamburgh to London takes 2h 49m and costs around $154 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about $115 for a 4h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bamburgh is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 63 miles from Bamburgh. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bamburgh, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Bamburgh takes 155 miles and will cost you around $22. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Bamburgh

Airlines serving Bamburgh

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bamburgh

Most booked hotels in Bamburgh

The Sunningdale
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1332 reviews)
$144+
The Victoria Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 4350 reviews)
$134+
Purdy Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1981 reviews)
$126+
Links Lets Room Only
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 504 reviews)
$123+
Blue Bell Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, 666 reviews)
$138+

Renting a car in Bamburgh

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Bamburgh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Bamburgh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87.