Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Congleton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Congleton

With a population of 26,030, Congleton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Congleton to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Congleton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Waggon and Horses (Manchester Rd) and The Cheshire Tavern (West Road) are great picks.

When to visit Congleton

Congleton in November
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Congleton in November
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Congleton in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Congleton, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Congleton

Plane

When flying to Congleton, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Congleton include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Congleton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Congleton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Congleton to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. The train station in Congleton is called Congleton, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Congleton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 145 miles from Congleton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Congleton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Congleton takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Congleton, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Congleton include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Congleton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Congleton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Congleton to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. The train station in Congleton is called Congleton, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Congleton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 145 miles from Congleton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Congleton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Congleton takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Congleton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Congleton

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 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 (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Congleton

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £119 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Congleton

Most booked hotels in Congleton

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Alexandra Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Whitethorn Bed And Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Lion & Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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The Plough Inn & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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The Egerton Arms Astbury
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Oddfellows On The Park
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Hiring a car in Congleton

Hiring a car in Congleton costs £37 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Congleton (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 Congleton is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Congleton costs £37 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Congleton (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 Congleton is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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