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

Haddington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Haddington

With a population of 8,779, Haddington is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Haddington to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Haddington

Haddington in May
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haddington in May
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Haddington

Plane

Although Haddington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 23 miles from Haddington. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Haddington departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Haddington, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Haddington to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Haddington is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 172 miles from Haddington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haddington, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Haddington takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

Although Haddington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 23 miles from Haddington. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Haddington departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Haddington, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Haddington to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Haddington is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 172 miles from Haddington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haddington, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Haddington takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Haddington

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Haddington

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Haddington

Most booked hotels in Haddington

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Old Aberlady Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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The Crown Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£172+
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The Bonnie Badger
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£283+
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Tweeddale Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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The Linton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in Haddington

Hiring a car in Haddington costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Haddington.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Haddington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Haddington, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Haddington costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Haddington.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Haddington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Haddington, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

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