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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alnwick to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Alnwick
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. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Alnwick departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alnwick, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Alnwick to London takes 2h 48m and costs around £165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £104 for a 3h 26m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Alnwick is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 217 km from Alnwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alnwick, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alnwick takes 249 km and will cost you around £20. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 362 km.
Airlines serving Alnwick
Where to stay in Alnwick
Average rates range from around £118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £125 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Alnwick
Most booked hotels in Alnwick
Hiring a car in Alnwick
Hiring a car in Alnwick costs £16 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 135% cheaper than airport locations in Alnwick.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.80 and £23.73.