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$ 168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hexham in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 168
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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hexham, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Hexham to Edinburgh takes 1h 52m and costs around C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 227 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 rental from Edinburgh, which is about 80 miles from Hexham. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about C$ 25 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hexham, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Hexham to Edinburgh takes 1h 52m and costs around C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 227 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 rental from Edinburgh, which is about 80 miles from Hexham. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airlines serving Hexham

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,548 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,238 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hexham

Most booked hotels in Hexham

Langley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 240+
Battlesteads
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
Slaley Hall Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 160+
The George Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 99+
Anchor Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 145+

Renting a car in Hexham

Expect to pay C$ 2.42 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$ 29.03 and C$ 38.70. 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$ 2.42 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$ 29.03 and C$ 38.70. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hexham, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.