Hexham travel guide

Hexham Tourism | Hexham Guide

You're Going to Love Hexham

With a population of 10,920, Hexham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hexham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hexham in February
Estimated hotel price
$184
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 Australia departs from Perth and takes around 20h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hexham, followed by LNER. The train journey from Hexham to Manchester takes 2h 33m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $210 for a 2h 48m trip. Located 6 miles from the city centre, Hexham Haydon Bridge is the busiest station in Hexham. Another popular train station is Hexham, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hexham is to pick up a car hire 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 Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Hexham takes 155 miles and will cost you around $37. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 205 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 Australia departs from Perth and takes around 20h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hexham, followed by LNER. The train journey from Hexham to Manchester takes 2h 33m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $210 for a 2h 48m trip. Located 6 miles from the city centre, Hexham Haydon Bridge is the busiest station in Hexham. Another popular train station is Hexham, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hexham is to pick up a car hire 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 Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Hexham takes 155 miles and will cost you around $37. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airlines serving Hexham

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hexham

Most booked hotels in Hexham

Battlesteads
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$179+
Langley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$290+
Slaley Hall Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$203+
The George Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$161+

Hiring a car in Hexham

Expect to pay $2.84 per litre in Hexham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.98 and $45.31. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hexham, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.84 per litre in Hexham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.98 and $45.31. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hexham, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.