Alnwick travel guide
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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.
Activities & attractions in Alnwick
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
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. The shortest domestic flight to Alnwick departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
Train
Cross Country is the most popular train carrier serving Alnwick, followed by LNER. The train journey from Alnwick to Manchester takes 2h 48m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 51m 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 Alamo, 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 £17. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Alnwick
Where to stay in Alnwick
Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £134 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Alnwick
Most booked hotels in Alnwick
Hiring a car in Alnwick
Hiring a car in Alnwick costs £27 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Alnwick.
Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.90 and £22.54. The most frequently booked car type in Alnwick is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.