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You're Going to Love Hexham

With a population of 10,920, Hexham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hexham to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Hexham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham (4-6 Gilesgate) and Vercelli Restaurant (36-38 Priestpopple) are great picks.

When to visit Hexham

Hexham in June
Estimated hotel price
£92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hexham in June
Estimated hotel price
£92
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hexham

Plane

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, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Hexham departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hexham, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Hexham to London takes 2h 48m and costs around £181 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 30m 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.

Car

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hexham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Hexham takes 155 miles and will cost you around £12. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 215 miles.

Plane

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, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Hexham departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hexham, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Hexham to London takes 2h 48m and costs around £181 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 30m 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.

Car

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hexham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Hexham takes 155 miles and will cost you around £12. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 215 miles.

Airlines serving Hexham

Lufthansa
Good (7,015 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,335 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,775 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,333 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,636 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,301 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,673 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,707 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (342 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,281 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,323 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,085 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,182 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hexham

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £147 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hexham

Most booked hotels in Hexham

Wydon Farm Bed and Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£96+
The Beaumont Hexham
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£104+
Langley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£145+
Battlesteads
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Kellah Farm B&b/Cottages
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Slaley Hall Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£74+

Hiring a car in Hexham

Hiring a car in Hexham costs £20 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Hexham.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.86 and £22.47. The most frequently booked car type in Hexham is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hexham costs £20 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Hexham.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.86 and £22.47. The most frequently booked car type in Hexham is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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