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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Alnwick deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Alnwick
If you’re looking for affordable options, Percy Arms Hotel (Main Street) and Pig in Muck (Market Square) are great picks.
When to visit Alnwick
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 43h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alnwick, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Alnwick to London takes 2h 47m and costs around $283 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $51 for a 3h 13m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alnwick, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alnwick takes 249 km and will cost you around $42. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 338 km.
Airlines serving Alnwick
Where to stay in Alnwick
Average rates range from around $256 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $296 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Alnwick
Hiring a car in Alnwick
Expect to pay $3.19 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 $38.21 and $50.94. The most frequently booked car type in Alnwick is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Crossland X or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.