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 Cross Country. The train journey from Morpeth to London takes 2h 48m and costs around £165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £104 for a 3h 26m 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 Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Morpeth takes 249 km and will cost you around £20. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 362 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 Cross Country. The train journey from Morpeth to London takes 2h 48m and costs around £165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £104 for a 3h 26m 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 Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Morpeth takes 249 km and will cost you around £20. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 362 km.

Airlines serving Morpeth

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Morpeth

Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £155 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Morpeth

Most booked hotels in Morpeth

Three Wheat Heads
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
The Diamond Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£74+
The Portland
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Eshott Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£130+
The Amble Inn - The Inn Collection Group
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£120+
Newcastle House Rothbury
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£40+

Hiring a car in Morpeth

Hiring a car in Morpeth costs £26 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Morpeth is Mini (Fiat 500 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, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Morpeth costs £26 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Morpeth is Mini (Fiat 500 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, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.