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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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prudhoe to Hexham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 16 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Hexham take longer:
Coach takes on average 31m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (17m by train vs 22m by car). Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Prudhoe to Hexham run on average 10 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 12m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 23:41 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
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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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prudhoe 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 Prudhoe to Hexham trains use the Prudhoe to Hexham station pair. Use this guide to compare Prudhoe and Hexham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Prudhoe has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Prudhoe.
ATMs are available at Prudhoe.
Available at Prudhoe: Taxis, WC.
Available at Prudhoe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prudhoe.
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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