With a population of 10,920, Hexham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hexham to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham (4-6 Gilesgate) and Vercelli Restaurant (36-38 Priestpopple) are great picks.
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, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Hexham departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
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 £110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £74 for a 4h 51m 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.
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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hexham, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Hexham takes 249 km and will cost you around £10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 338 km.
Average rates range from around £111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £172 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Hexham costs £17 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 72% cheaper than airport locations in Hexham.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Hexham is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.