Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 December
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bishop Auckland in December
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 23 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bishop Auckland departs from London and takes around 4h 30m.

Train

The train station in Bishop Auckland is called Bishop Auckland, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bishop Auckland is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 136 km from Bishop Auckland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Plane

When flying to Bishop Auckland, you’ll arrive at Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bishop Auckland departs from London and takes around 4h 30m.

Train

The train station in Bishop Auckland is called Bishop Auckland, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bishop Auckland is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 136 km from Bishop Auckland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Bishop Auckland

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bishop Auckland

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bishop Auckland

Most booked hotels in Bishop Auckland

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Rooms in historic Bishop Auckland
0 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Rockliffe Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£344+
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Park Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Old Coach House At The Golden Lion
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Manor House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Holiday Inn Darlington - North A1m, Jct.59 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Bishop Auckland

Hiring a car in Bishop Auckland costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Bishop Auckland.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.63.

Hiring a car in Bishop Auckland costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Bishop Auckland.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.63.