Introduction
Where to eat
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Horwich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Horwich

With a population of 18.696, Horwich is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Horwich to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Horwich

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sokrates Taverna - Horwich (80 - 84 Winter Hey lane) and Coast to Coast - Bolton Middlebrook (Units 24 & 25,The Linkway Middlebrook Retail Park) are great picks.

How to Get to Horwich

Plane

Although Horwich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 33 km from Horwich. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Horwich departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Horwich, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Horwich 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.

Car

Another option to get to Horwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 285 km from Horwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Horwich, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Horwich takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

Although Horwich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 33 km from Horwich. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Horwich departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Horwich, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Horwich 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.

Car

Another option to get to Horwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 285 km from Horwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Horwich, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Horwich takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Horwich

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Horwich

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)
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 popular areas of Horwich

Most booked hotels in Horwich

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Ramada by Wyndham Chorley South
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£41+
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Bolton Stadium Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Holiday Inn Bolton Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Britannia Hotel Bolton
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
£42+
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Unique Private Rooms
1 star
Good (6, Good reviews)
£42+
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Hiring a car in Horwich

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Horwich (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 Horwich is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Horwich (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 Horwich is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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