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

Hexham travel guide

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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, The Boatside Inn (Warden, Hexham) and Valley Connection 301 (19 Market Place) are great picks.

When to visit Hexham

Hexham in February
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hexham in February
Estimated hotel price
£71
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 27 km 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 Lumo. The train journey from Hexham to London takes 2h 47m and costs around £179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £45 for a 3h 26m trip. Located 9 km from the city centre, Hexham Haydon Bridge is the busiest station in Hexham. Another popular train station is Hexham, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hexham is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 166 km from Hexham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hexham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Hexham takes 185 km and will cost you around £8. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

Although Hexham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 27 km 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 Lumo. The train journey from Hexham to London takes 2h 47m and costs around £179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £45 for a 3h 26m trip. Located 9 km from the city centre, Hexham Haydon Bridge is the busiest station in Hexham. Another popular train station is Hexham, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hexham is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 166 km from Hexham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hexham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Hexham takes 185 km and will cost you around £8. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Hexham

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Hexham

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 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 (9,244 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 Hexham

Average rates range from around £95 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 Hexham

Most booked hotels in Hexham

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Wydon Farm Bed and Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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The Beaumont Hexham
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Langley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£152+
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Battlesteads
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Centre Of Britain Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Kellah Farm B&b/Cottages
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hiring a car in Hexham

Hiring a car in Hexham costs £14 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 103% cheaper than airport locations in Hexham.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hexham, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Hexham costs £14 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 103% cheaper than airport locations in Hexham.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hexham, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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