Much of Northumberland is rural, reflected in the lack of major road routes across the county. There are no motorways, but the A1 runs from north to south, connecting the county to Newcastle and to Scotland. The A69 is the main route from Newcastle to Carlisle, crossing the county from east to west.
The major rail connects are Berwick-upon-Tweed, Alnmouth and Morpeth to Newcastle via the East Coast Main Line with onward connections to the rest of the country. The Port of Tyne at Newcastle offers ferries to Amsterdam, while Newcastle Airport offers international and charter flights.
There's public transport information on Northumberland County Council's website.