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. 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, Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham (4-6 Gilesgate) and Vercelli Restaurant (36-38 Priestpopple) 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 27 km 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 Lumo. The train journey from Hexham to Manchester takes 2h 36m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £59 for a 2h 48m trip. Located 9 km from the city centre, Hexham Haydon Bridge is the busiest station in Hexham. Another popular train station is Hexham, located 0.8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Hexham is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 166 km 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 Edinburgh, the bus ride to Hexham takes 249 km and will cost you around £18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 330 km.
Airlines serving Hexham
Where to stay in Hexham
Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £161 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 £16 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 115% 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Hexham is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.