16/03/2026
Would you like to explore Hadrian's Wall Country using public transport? It's easier than you might think to reach the rural, central section. Relax and enjoy the views!
🚂 Tyne Valley Community Rail Partnership has a guide on exploring Hadrian's Wall by train (link in comments below) Their guide actually covers rail travel to all UK UNESCO World Heritage Sites, so it's a rich resource.
🚌Go North East runs the AD122 bus route to/from Hexham train station to Walltown covering Roman sites such as Chesters, Housesteads and Vindolanda. Hexham is around 40 mins by train from Newcastle.
🚌*New for 2026* From the west you can now catch the HW1 bus to-from Carlisle. This route includes Birdoswald.
Some of the daily AD122 and HW1 timings have been designed to 'kiss' in the car park at Walltown Country Park, so that you can continue east or west on your journey (timetables linked to in comments below).
Cumberland Council I Visit Hexham I Northumberland National Park I Hadrian's Wall