Barnard Castle travel guide

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You're Going to Love Barnard Castle

With a population of 6.864, Barnard Castle is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barnard Castle to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Barnard Castle

If you’re looking for affordable options, Runa Farm (Darlington Rd) and The Rose & Crown at Romaldkirk (Romaldkirk) are great picks.

When to visit Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle in February
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnard Castle in February
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barnard Castle

Plane

Although Barnard Castle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 57 km from Barnard Castle. 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 Barnard Castle departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Barnard Castle is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 120 km from Barnard Castle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnard Castle, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From London, the bus ride to Barnard Castle takes 587 km and will cost you around £58. From Amsterdam, the ticket costs about £221 for a journey of 2181 km.

Plane

Although Barnard Castle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 57 km from Barnard Castle. 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 Barnard Castle departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Barnard Castle is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 120 km from Barnard Castle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnard Castle, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From London, the bus ride to Barnard Castle takes 587 km and will cost you around £58. From Amsterdam, the ticket costs about £221 for a journey of 2181 km.

Airports near Barnard Castle

Airlines serving Barnard Castle

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barnard Castle

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £95 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Barnard Castle

Most booked hotels in Barnard Castle

The Ancient Unicorn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£53+
The Teesdale Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£48+
The Morritt Country House Hotel & The Garage Spa
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£55+
Forresters Bar & Restaurant With Rooms
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£54+
Yha Langdon Beck
2 stars
Excellent (10, Excellent reviews)
£24+
Coach and Horses
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
£45+

Hiring a car in Barnard Castle

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Barnard Castle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Barnard Castle is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Barnard Castle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Barnard Castle is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.