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Hexham Old Gaol
Interactive local museum inside Hexham's medieval gaol, covering border history, crime, punishment and the wider story of Tynedale.
Cheapest price on 04 Oct
£71
Average ticket price on 04 Oct
£71
Fastest journey on 04 Oct
4 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 04 Oct
4 h 6 m
Trains on 04 Oct
1
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Hexham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Hexham will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
On Sun 04 Oct, we found 1 trains from Manchester to Hexham, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 166 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Trains from Manchester to Hexham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 21:01. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 4:07 |
Last train 21:01 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Hexham trains for tomorrow, Sunday 4 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:40 Manchester | 4h06 | 13:46 Hexham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Interactive local museum inside Hexham's medieval gaol, covering border history, crime, punishment and the wider story of Tynedale.
Museum beside Hadrian's Wall with Roman finds, changing displays and family activities that bring frontier life into focus.
Purpose-built gallery in nearby Northumberland National Park, showing changing exhibitions inspired by landscape, place and local culture.
Central market place framed by historic buildings, shops and regular events, making it the natural starting point for exploring Hexham.
Pleasant riverside park with open lawns, mature trees, play areas and easy walks close to the town centre.
Accessible national park visitor site with scenic trails, rooftop views and excellent orientation for exploring Hadrian's Wall country.
Northumberland pan haggerty is a baked dish of potatoes, onions and cheese, sometimes with bacon. It is a hearty regional comfort food long linked with local farm cooking.
Singing hinnies are North East griddle scones made with flour, butter and dried fruit. They are a traditional teatime bake in Northumberland and nearby Durham.
Pease pudding is a split pea savoury paste often served with ham or stottie. It is a long-standing North East staple with a soft texture and earthy flavour.
Stylish restaurant and inn serving modern British cooking with local produce. Good choice for a smarter meal in a calm countryside atmosphere.
Popular café and bistro in Hexham Abbey grounds, serving light lunches, cakes and coffee in a bright heritage setting.
Historic town-centre pub with Northumbrian character, known for cask ales and classic British dishes in a relaxed traditional setting.
Moderate for a UK market town. Dining and hotels are usually cheaper than big cities, while local buses and rail trips can add noticeable costs for visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Café tipping is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Hexham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hexham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Hexham trains use the Manchester Airport to Hexham station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Hexham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Hexham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hexham.
Wi-Fi is available at Hexham.
Ticket office support is available at Hexham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hexham: Parking, WC.
Available at Hexham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hexham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station partial step free access. Level access to Carlisle platform. Access to the Newcastle bound platform is via a ramp from the north car park. Access between platforms is available via the barrow crossing, only with assistance from station staff during ticket office opening times. Outside of ticket office opening times, between platforms 600m step-free route between platforms via pavement and road, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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