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From Newcastle the monastery is a 30 minute drive on the A696 (see map) Go past the airport, through Ponteland, then continue to Belsay. About one mile beyond Belsay you will see the lane signposted for Harnham on the right. Coming by bus there is a 40 minute journey followed by a 10 minute walk from the bottom of the lane. It is also possible to take the Metro to the airport and from there to take a taxi.
Please note that it’s necessary to request or signal the driver to stop when getting on or off the buses at Harnham. Please also check times for accuracy and fares: Snaiths (01830) 520 609, Munros of Jedburgh (01835) 862253, National Express (08705) 808080.

Local buses to/from Harnham:
Snaiths Bus Company (Eldon Sq. bus concourse Stand 'H', service 808 to Otterburn). Phone number of Snaith's Coach House: 01830 520 609.

Otterburn – Newcastle
Monday – Friday: 07:25 at Harnham Lane End
Saturday: 12.25 at Harnham Lane End

Newcastle – Otterburn
Monday – Saturday: 17:20

Munros of Jedburgh (Eldon Sq. bus concourse Stand ‘H’, service 131 to Jedburgh)
Monday – Saturday: 13:30 arrives Harnham 14:07
Return journey: around 10:20 arrives Eldon Sq. 10:50

from Jedburgh
Munros of Jedburgh (Waterloo Place, stand 12, service131 to Newcastle)
Monday - Saturday: depart 09:07 arrive Harnham 10:20
Return journey: 14:07 arrives Jedburgh 15.10
For Munros of Jedburgh timetable please click here

Please note that there are no public services operating in this area on Sunday & holidays.

Taxi Numbers Other Numbers
Ponteland Cabs: (01661) 820 880, 07774297621
Tyne and Wear Metro (0191) 232 5325
Airport Taxis: (0191) 214 6969 Traveline (0870) 608 2 608

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