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Roman Army Museum
Museum on Hadrian’s Wall history with Roman finds, interactive displays, and access beside Vindolanda’s excavated site.
Trains from Edinburgh to Hexham run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 6:02 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Museum on Hadrian’s Wall history with Roman finds, interactive displays, and access beside Vindolanda’s excavated site.
Extensive Roman site museum and active archaeology attraction where visitors can explore excavations and major artefact displays.
Compact local history museum in a medieval pele tower, covering Hexham’s border history, archaeology, and town life.
Historic market square framed by old buildings, shops, and civic landmarks, often busy on market days and events.
Popular riverside walking area with woodland paths, views over the Tyne, and a peaceful route close to the town centre.
Scenic reservoir landscape with walking trails, birdlife, and broad water views, popular for gentle outdoor exploring.
A Northumberland staple of crumbly pastry filled with spiced currants. Traditionally served at festivals and fairs across the county.
Regional sausages seasoned with herbs and pepper, often linked to Northumberland butchery traditions and served with mash or in breakfasts.
Crumbly oat biscuit from northern England, traditionally baked on a griddle and eaten with cheese, jam, or butter.
Popular Italian restaurant known for pizzas, pasta, and friendly service in a lively town-centre atmosphere.
Historic hotel restaurant serving refined British dishes in an elegant, relaxed setting in the heart of Hexham.
Traditional pub with cask ales and classic British food, offering a cosy atmosphere near Hexham Abbey.
Moderate for UK market towns. Dining and lodging are usually below big-city rates, but tourist-season stays and rail fares can raise daily costs.
Service is often included only sometimes. If not, tip restaurants 10-12% for good service. Round up or add £1-2 for taxis. Cafes: tipping is optional.
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Hexham Station -> Hexham Bus Station, Hexham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Hexham trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Hexham station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Hexham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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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