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

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
C$ 165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hexham in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 165
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hexham, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Hexham to London takes 2h 48m and costs around C$ 74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 112 for a 3h 15m 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 rental from Edinburgh, which is about 80 miles from Hexham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 C$ 18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about C$ 18 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hexham, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Hexham to London takes 2h 48m and costs around C$ 74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 112 for a 3h 15m 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 rental from Edinburgh, which is about 80 miles from Hexham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 C$ 18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airlines serving Hexham

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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)
C$ 160+
Langley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 249+
Slaley Hall Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 189+
The George Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 136+

Renting a car in Hexham

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Hexham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.55 and C$ 40.73. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hexham, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Hexham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.55 and C$ 40.73. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hexham, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.