Morpeth travel guide
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You're Going to Love Morpeth
With a population of 13 857, Morpeth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Morpeth to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Morpeth
Where to Eat in Morpeth
If you’re looking for affordable options, No. 59 Restaurant @ Townhouse Morpeth (59 Bridge St) and The Anglers Arms (Weldon Bridge) are great picks.
When to visit Morpeth
How to Get to Morpeth
Plane
When flying to Morpeth, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Morpeth include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Morpeth departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Morpeth, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Morpeth to Manchester takes 2h 39m and costs around £97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £170 for a 2h 48m trip. Located 16 km from the city centre, Morpeth Acklington is the busiest station in Morpeth. Another popular train station is Morpeth Widdrington, located 9 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Morpeth is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 191 km from Morpeth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Morpeth, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Morpeth takes 249 km and will cost you around £18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 330 km.
Airlines serving Morpeth
Where to stay in Morpeth
Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £154 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Morpeth
Most booked hotels in Morpeth
Hiring a car in Morpeth
Hiring a car in Morpeth costs £21 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 42% cheaper than airport locations in Morpeth.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Morpeth (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 Morpeth is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.