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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Brentford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Brentford

With a population of 10,750, Brentford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Brentford to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Brentford

Brentford in January
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brentford in January
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Brentford

Plane

When flying to Brentford, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Brentford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Brentford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Brentford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Brentford Kew Bridge is the busiest station in Brentford. Another popular train station is Brentford Syon Lane, located 1.3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Brentford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 13 km from Brentford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brentford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Brentford takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Brentford, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Brentford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Brentford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Brentford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Brentford Kew Bridge is the busiest station in Brentford. Another popular train station is Brentford Syon Lane, located 1.3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Brentford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 13 km from Brentford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brentford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Brentford takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Brentford

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Brentford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brentford

Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £157 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brentford

Most booked hotels in Brentford

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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£212+
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Holiday Inn London - Brentford Lock
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Hilton London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Novotel London Brentford
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Charles Hope Apartments Brentford
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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The Tower Hotel, London
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£138+
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Hiring a car in Brentford

Hiring a car in Brentford costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Brentford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Brentford is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Brentford costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Brentford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Brentford is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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