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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 Whittling House (24-25 Northumberland St) and The Joiners Arms (Newton By The Sea) are great picks.

When to visit Alnwick

Alnwick in June
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alnwick in June
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alnwick, followed by LNER. The train journey from Alnwick to London takes 2h 47m and costs around $241 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $185 for a 5h 12m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alnwick, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Alnwick takes 115 miles and will cost you around $11. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 155 miles.

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 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alnwick, followed by LNER. The train journey from Alnwick to London takes 2h 47m and costs around $241 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $185 for a 5h 12m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alnwick, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Alnwick takes 115 miles and will cost you around $11. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Alnwick

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Alnwick

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Alnwick

Average rates range from around $152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $166 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alnwick

Most booked hotels in Alnwick

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The Hog's Head Inn - The Inn Collection Group
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1871 reviews)
$146+
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Doxford Hall Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1753 reviews)
$172+
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The Cook and Barker Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 42 reviews)
$99+
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Classic Lodges - The White Swan
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1802 reviews)
$158+
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Schooner Hotel
3 stars
Okay (4.7, 1188 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Alnwick

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Alnwick is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Alnwick is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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