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.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hexham in February
Estimated hotel price
$183
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. The shortest flight to Hexham from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 24h 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 $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $201 for a 5h 14m 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 Edinburgh, which is about 129 km from Hexham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hexham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Hexham takes 249 km and will cost you around $33. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 362 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. The shortest flight to Hexham from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 24h 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 $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $201 for a 5h 14m 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 Edinburgh, which is about 129 km from Hexham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hexham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Hexham takes 249 km and will cost you around $33. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 362 km.

Airlines serving Hexham

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hexham

Most booked hotels in Hexham

Battlesteads
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$174+
Langley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$245+
Slaley Hall Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$209+
The George Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$165+

Hiring a car in Hexham

Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.18 and $45.57. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hexham, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.18 and $45.57. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hexham, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.