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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alnwick to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Alnwick

Alnwick in May
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alnwick in May
Estimated hotel price
$185
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 Australia departs from Perth and takes around 26h 50m.

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 $96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $104 for a 3h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alnwick is to pick up a car hire 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 Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Darlington, the bus ride to Alnwick takes 55 miles and will cost you around $32. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 115 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 Australia departs from Perth and takes around 26h 50m.

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 $96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $104 for a 3h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alnwick is to pick up a car hire 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 Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Darlington, the bus ride to Alnwick takes 55 miles and will cost you around $32. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airlines serving Alnwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alnwick

Average rates range from around $208 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $248 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alnwick

Most booked hotels in Alnwick

Doxford Hall Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$281+
The Cook and Barker Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$180+
The Tavern - Steakhouse and Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$131+
Schooner Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
$93+

Hiring a car in Alnwick

Expect to pay $2.85 per litre in Alnwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.11 and $45.48. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Alnwick, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.85 per litre in Alnwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.11 and $45.48. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Alnwick, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.