Hexham travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hexham
With a population of 10,920, Hexham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hexham to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Hexham
If you’re looking for affordable options, Boatside Inn (Warden) and Valley Connection 301 (19 Market Place) are great picks.
When to visit Hexham
How to Get to Hexham
Plane
Although Hexham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 17 miles from Hexham. 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 Hexham departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hexham, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Hexham to Manchester takes 2h 33m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £121 for a 2h 48m trip. Located 6 miles from the city centre, Hexham Haydon Bridge is the busiest station in Hexham. Another popular train station is Hexham, located 0.5 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Hexham is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 103 miles from Hexham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hexham, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Hexham takes 145 miles and will cost you around £10. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 155 miles.
Airlines serving Hexham
Where to stay in Hexham
Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £151 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hexham
Most booked hotels in Hexham
Hiring a car in Hexham
Hiring a car in Hexham costs £26 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Hexham.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Hexham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Hexham is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.