Travelling to Holy Island (Lindisfarne)
Taxis serving the island are based in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Prices vary, but will usually be between £30-£33 between the island and Berwick station (£37-39 peak and Sunday rates).
- PREMIER TAXI
- Click to call: 01289 330680
- Website: click here
- WOODY’S TAXI
- Click to call: 01289 547009
- Website: click here
Always check tide times!
Holy Island is located on the A1, about halfway between Newcastle and Edinburgh.
The road to the island includes a causeway that can only be crossed in low tide. The tides come in twice a day (at different times), and the road will then be closed for between three and seven hours, depending on the tide.
You should always check Northumberland Council’s advertised safe crossing times and NEVER cross outside of these times.
For further information about crossing the causeway safely click here.
Parking is available in the main car park, which you’ll see as soon as you arrive on the island (Pay & Display, credit card and app payments available). There is a disabled car park in the village at Green lane (drive into the village and take the first right). More details about parking are available here.
Ride Sharing
477 bus to Holy Island (from Berwick)
The Border Buses 477 line travels to Holy Island from Berwick-upon-Tweed station, on a varying schedule that depends on the tides. It is infrequent, and requires careful planning. In winter it runs once or twice a week – more in summer.
A single journey costs £4.40 (correct as of September 2022) and you can pay by card.
Check bus times for the date of your travel on the Border Buses webpage.
There is a car hire service that can meet you at Berwick station. They have manual Corsa and Meriva vehicles (or similar). Pick up and drop off are at the station.
Phone: 01289 307611
Email: contact@eastcoastrental.co.uk
For details see East Coast Car Rental’s website.
The shuttle service between the Chare End (main) car park and Lindisfarne Castle is operated by contractors selected by Northumberland Council.
No contractor has been appointed for 2023, and so there is no service at this time.
See Belvue’s website for a comprehensive write-up of how to get to Holy Island by public transport.