Bishop Auckland travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bishop Auckland

With a population of 25,665, Bishop Auckland is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bishop Auckland to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland in January
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bishop Auckland in January
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bishop Auckland

Plane

When flying to Bishop Auckland, you’ll arrive at Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bishop Auckland departs from London and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

The train station in Bishop Auckland is called Bishop Auckland, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bishop Auckland is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 85 miles from Bishop Auckland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Plane

When flying to Bishop Auckland, you’ll arrive at Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bishop Auckland departs from London and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

The train station in Bishop Auckland is called Bishop Auckland, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bishop Auckland is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 85 miles from Bishop Auckland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Bishop Auckland

Airlines serving Bishop Auckland

Lufthansa
Good (6,951 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,320 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,723 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,567 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,980 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,764 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,644 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (766 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,427 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,628 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,218 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,545 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (341 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,868 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,319 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,270 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,059 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,173 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,282 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bishop Auckland

Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £94 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bishop Auckland

Most booked hotels in Bishop Auckland

Rooms in historic Bishop Auckland
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£46+
Rockliffe Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£299+
Park Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£68+
Manor House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Old Coach House At The Golden Lion
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Redworth Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£85+

Hiring a car in Bishop Auckland

Hiring a car in Bishop Auckland costs £21 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 141% cheaper than airport locations in Bishop Auckland.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Bishop Auckland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.18 and £21.58. The most frequently booked car type in Bishop Auckland is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bishop Auckland costs £21 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 141% cheaper than airport locations in Bishop Auckland.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Bishop Auckland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.18 and £21.58. The most frequently booked car type in Bishop Auckland is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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