Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Wallsend travel guide

Wallsend Tourism | Wallsend Guide

You're Going to Love Wallsend

With a population of 42 739, Wallsend is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wallsend to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Wallsend

Plane

When flying to Wallsend, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 11 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Wallsend include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Wallsend departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wallsend, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Wallsend 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.

Car

Another option to get to Wallsend is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 174 km from Wallsend. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Wallsend, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 11 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Wallsend include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Wallsend departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wallsend, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Wallsend 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.

Car

Another option to get to Wallsend is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 174 km from Wallsend. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

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

Airports near Wallsend

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Wallsend

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 popular areas of Wallsend

Most booked hotels in Wallsend

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Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Kabannas Newcastle
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£29+
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Travelodge Newcastle Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£42+
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easyHotel Newcastle
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£37+
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Grand Hotel Gosforth Park
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Wallsend

Hiring a car in Wallsend costs £40 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Wallsend (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. The most frequently booked car type in Wallsend is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wallsend costs £40 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Wallsend (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. The most frequently booked car type in Wallsend is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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