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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

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
$197
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hexham in February
Estimated hotel price
$197
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 27 km from Hexham. The shortest flight to Hexham from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 20m.

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 $144 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $218 for a 5h 14m trip. Located 9 km from the city centre, Hexham Haydon Bridge is the busiest station in Hexham. Another popular train station is Hexham, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hexham is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 129 km from Hexham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hexham, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Darlington, the bus ride to Hexham takes 89 km and will cost you around $34. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

Although Hexham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 27 km from Hexham. The shortest flight to Hexham from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 20m.

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 $144 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $218 for a 5h 14m trip. Located 9 km from the city centre, Hexham Haydon Bridge is the busiest station in Hexham. Another popular train station is Hexham, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hexham is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 129 km from Hexham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hexham, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Darlington, the bus ride to Hexham takes 89 km and will cost you around $34. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 249 km.

Airlines serving Hexham

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hexham

Hiring a car in Hexham

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.11 and $49.48. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hexham, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.11 and $49.48. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hexham, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.