Morpeth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Morpeth

With a population of 13.857, Morpeth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Morpeth to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Morpeth

Where to Eat in Morpeth

If you’re looking for affordable options, No. 59 Restaurant @ Townhouse Morpeth (59 Bridge St) and The Anglers Arms (Weldon Bridge) are great picks.

When to visit Morpeth

Morpeth in October
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Morpeth in October
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Morpeth

Plane

When flying to Morpeth, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Morpeth include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Morpeth departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Morpeth, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Morpeth 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 16 km from the city centre, Morpeth Acklington is the busiest station in Morpeth. Another popular train station is Morpeth Widdrington, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Morpeth is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 191 km from Morpeth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Morpeth, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Morpeth takes 249 km and will cost you around £18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 330 km.

Plane

When flying to Morpeth, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Morpeth include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Morpeth departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Morpeth, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Morpeth 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 16 km from the city centre, Morpeth Acklington is the busiest station in Morpeth. Another popular train station is Morpeth Widdrington, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Morpeth is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 191 km from Morpeth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Morpeth, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Morpeth takes 249 km and will cost you around £18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 330 km.

Airlines serving Morpeth

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Morpeth

Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £154 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Morpeth

Most booked hotels in Morpeth

The Three Wheat Heads
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
The Diamond Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£59+
The Portland Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Eshott Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£124+
The Turks Head
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£99+
The Amble Inn - The Inn Collection Group
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£114+

Hiring a car in Morpeth

Hiring a car in Morpeth costs £22 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 56% cheaper than airport locations in Morpeth.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Morpeth (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 Morpeth is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Morpeth costs £22 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 56% cheaper than airport locations in Morpeth.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Morpeth (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 Morpeth is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.