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.

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

Alnwick in May
Estimated hotel price
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alnwick in May
Estimated hotel price
$184
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 42 km from Alnwick. The shortest flight to Alnwick from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 30h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alnwick, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Alnwick to Edinburgh takes 1h 54m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $91 for a 2h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alnwick is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 111 km 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 Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alnwick takes 249 km and will cost you around $20. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 338 km.

Plane

Although Alnwick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 42 km from Alnwick. The shortest flight to Alnwick from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 30h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alnwick, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Alnwick to Edinburgh takes 1h 54m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $91 for a 2h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alnwick is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 111 km 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 Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alnwick takes 249 km and will cost you around $20. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 338 km.

Airlines serving Alnwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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)
$280+
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 (4.6, Okay reviews)
$92+

Hiring a car in Alnwick

Expect to pay $2.84 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 $34.01 and $45.35. 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 $2.84 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 $34.01 and $45.35. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Alnwick, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.