 The new A69 road bypasses Heddon-on-the-Wall en route from Newcastle to Carlisle, also passing Hexham.Heddon-on-the-Wall benefits from its proximity to the A69 but is more popular with retired people rather than commuters due to its lack of a railway station, from which its close neighbour Wylam benefits.A railway station on the Scotswood, Newburn & Wylam Railway was opened in the village in 1881, but closed in 1958.