Alnwick travel guide
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You're Going to Love Alnwick
With a population of 7,940, Alnwick is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Alnwick deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Alnwick
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Joiners Arms (Newton By The Sea) and The Whittling House (24-25 Northumberland St) are great picks.
When to visit Alnwick
How to Get to Alnwick
Plane
Although Alnwick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 26 miles from Alnwick. The shortest flight to Alnwick from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alnwick, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Alnwick to London takes 2h 48m and costs around $235 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $196 for a 5h 25m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Alnwick is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 69 miles from Alnwick. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alnwick, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Alnwick takes 120 miles and will cost you around $17. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Alnwick
Where to stay in Alnwick
Average rates range from around $132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $175 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Alnwick
Most booked hotels in Alnwick
Renting a car in Alnwick
Expect to pay $6.62 per gallon in Alnwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.49 and $105.99. The most frequently booked car type in Alnwick is Standard (Volkswagen Passat Variant or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 16% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.