North Berwick travel guide

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You're Going to Love North Berwick

With a population of 6,439, North Berwick is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in North Berwick to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in North Berwick

Where to Eat in North Berwick

If you’re looking for affordable options, Drift (Canty Bay) and The Grange Restaurant & Steakhouse (35 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit North Berwick

North Berwick in January
Estimated hotel price
£148
1 night at 3-star hotel
North Berwick in January
Estimated hotel price
£148
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to North Berwick

Plane

Although North Berwick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 26 miles from North Berwick. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to North Berwick departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving North Berwick, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from North Berwick to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around £88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £54 for a 3h 20m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, North Berwick Drem is the busiest station in North Berwick. Another popular train station is North Berwick, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to North Berwick is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 179 miles from North Berwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to North Berwick, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to North Berwick takes 65 miles and will cost you around £15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

Although North Berwick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 26 miles from North Berwick. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to North Berwick departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving North Berwick, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from North Berwick to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around £88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £54 for a 3h 20m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, North Berwick Drem is the busiest station in North Berwick. Another popular train station is North Berwick, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to North Berwick is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 179 miles from North Berwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to North Berwick, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to North Berwick takes 65 miles and will cost you around £15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near North Berwick

Airlines serving North Berwick

Lufthansa
Good (7,204 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,360 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,891 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,865 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,299 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (841 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,552 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,922 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,991 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,322 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,304 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,209 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,908 reviews)
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Where to stay in North Berwick

Average rates range from around £396 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £183 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of North Berwick

Most booked hotels in North Berwick

Old Aberlady Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
The Bonnie Badger
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£238+
Nether Abbey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£131+
No12 Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£173+
Marine North Berwick
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£173+
Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£155+

Hiring a car in North Berwick

Hiring a car in North Berwick costs £20 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 58% cheaper than airport locations in North Berwick.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in North Berwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in North Berwick is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in North Berwick costs £20 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 58% cheaper than airport locations in North Berwick.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in North Berwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in North Berwick is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.