With a population of 10,920, Hexham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hexham to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham (4-6 Gilesgate) and Vercelli Restaurant (36-38 Priestpopple) are great picks.
Although Hexham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 17 miles 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.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hexham, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Hexham to Edinburgh takes 1h 54m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £48 for a 2h 48m trip. Located 6 miles from the city centre, Hexham Haydon Bridge is the busiest station in Hexham. Another popular train station is Hexham, located 0.5 miles from the centre.
Another option to get to Hexham is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 103 miles from Hexham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hexham, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Darlington, the bus ride to Hexham takes 55 miles and will cost you around £17. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 155 miles.
Average rates range from around £111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £171 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Hexham costs £17 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 80% 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Hexham is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.