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. Hexham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 October
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hexham in October
Estimated hotel price
$77
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 17 miles from Hexham. The shortest flight to Hexham from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hexham, followed by LNER. The train journey from Hexham 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. Located 6 miles from the city center, Hexham Haydon Bridge is the busiest station in Hexham. Another popular train station is Hexham, located 0.5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Hexham is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 80 miles from Hexham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Hexham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 17 miles from Hexham. The shortest flight to Hexham from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hexham, followed by LNER. The train journey from Hexham 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. Located 6 miles from the city center, Hexham Haydon Bridge is the busiest station in Hexham. Another popular train station is Hexham, located 0.5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Hexham is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 80 miles from Hexham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

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

Airlines serving Hexham

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
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
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 (9,243 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 Hexham

Average rates range from around $121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $89 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hexham

Most booked hotels in Hexham

Wydon Farm Bed and Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, 421 reviews)
$125+
Belford House Self Check-in Rooms & Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 687 reviews)
$84+
Langley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1164 reviews)
$203+
Battlesteads
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1367 reviews)
$99+
Centre Of Britain Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 620 reviews)
$133+
Kellah Farm B&b/Cottages
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, 18 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Hexham

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Hexham (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 Hexham is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Hexham (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 Hexham is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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