Alnwick travel guide

Alnwick Tourism | Alnwick Guide

You're Going to Love Alnwick

With a population of 7,940, Alnwick is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alnwick to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Alnwick

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Joiners Arms (Newton By The Sea) and The Whittling House (24-25 Northumberland St) are great picks.

When to visit Alnwick

Alnwick in October
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alnwick in October
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alnwick

Plane

Although Alnwick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 42 km from Alnwick. 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 Alnwick departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alnwick, followed by LNER. The train journey from Alnwick to Edinburgh takes 1h 52m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £26 for a 2h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alnwick is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 217 km from Alnwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alnwick, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Darlington, the bus ride to Alnwick takes 89 km and will cost you around £16. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

Although Alnwick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 42 km from Alnwick. 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 Alnwick departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alnwick, followed by LNER. The train journey from Alnwick to Edinburgh takes 1h 52m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £26 for a 2h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alnwick is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 217 km from Alnwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alnwick, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Darlington, the bus ride to Alnwick takes 89 km and will cost you around £16. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Alnwick

Airlines serving Alnwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Alnwick

Average rates range from around £123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £125 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alnwick

Most booked hotels in Alnwick

The Black Bull inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£49+
Doxford Hall Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£168+
The Cook and Barker Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£92+
The Hog's Head Inn - The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£118+
The Tavern - Steakhouse and Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£69+
East Horton Farmhouse
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£87+

Hiring a car in Alnwick

Hiring a car in Alnwick costs £16 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 135% cheaper than airport locations in Alnwick.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Alnwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75.

Hiring a car in Alnwick costs £16 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 135% cheaper than airport locations in Alnwick.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Alnwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75.