Northumberland is a strategically well connected location with access to UK, European and international markets, underpinned by a wide range of transport options for people and goods and excellent digital and telecoms networks.

Air

• Newcastle International Airport is a short drive from most of Northumberland’s key business locations
• Daily BA, Emirates, Air France and KLM flights to Europe and global hubs
• Airfreight services to and from global markets

Road

• A1 (M) connects Northumberland to the entire motorway network
• A19 and A69 trunk road connections to the south and west
• Excellent choice of hauliers and logistics companies

Sea

• Major container services at the Ports of Blyth, Tyne and Teesport
• Modern infrastructure and development sites at the Port of Blyth
• Ferry services to Amsterdam and Scandinavia

Rail

• Half-hourly rail services link Newcastle to London in less than three hours, and to Edinburgh in 90 minutes
• Tyne Valley commuter services

Broadband

• Broadband connections across the county