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

Huddersfield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Huddersfield

With a population of 149,017, Huddersfield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Huddersfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Huddersfield

Ceramic Hand Building - make a clay sculpture
Activities•Arts & Crafts

Where to Eat in Huddersfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Norman's Neighbourhood Kitchen (22A North Rd) and Golden Cock (2 The Village) are great picks.

When to visit Huddersfield

Huddersfield in April
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huddersfield in April
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Huddersfield

Plane

Although Huddersfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 25 km from Huddersfield. The shortest domestic flight to Huddersfield departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Huddersfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Huddersfield to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 12m trip. Located 11 km from the city centre, Huddersfield Marsden is the busiest station in Huddersfield. Another popular train station is Huddersfield, located 0.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Huddersfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 264 km from Huddersfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Huddersfield using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Huddersfield takes 105 km and will cost you around £15. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 113 km.

Plane

Although Huddersfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 25 km from Huddersfield. The shortest domestic flight to Huddersfield departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Huddersfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Huddersfield to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 12m trip. Located 11 km from the city centre, Huddersfield Marsden is the busiest station in Huddersfield. Another popular train station is Huddersfield, located 0.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Huddersfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 264 km from Huddersfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Huddersfield using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Huddersfield takes 105 km and will cost you around £15. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Huddersfield

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Huddersfield

Lufthansa
Good (7,939 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,905 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,321 reviews)
Delta
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SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,189 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Huddersfield

Average rates range from around £64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £91 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Huddersfield, with prices from £33 to £525 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Huddersfield are about 49% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Huddersfield

Most booked hotels in Huddersfield

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Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Cambridge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Pennine Manor Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£58+
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Edgerton Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£49+
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The White Swan Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£47+
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The Old Post Office Public House & Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£75+
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Hiring a car in Huddersfield

Hiring a car in Huddersfield costs £37 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Huddersfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.01 and £25.34. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Huddersfield, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Huddersfield costs £37 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Huddersfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.01 and £25.34. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Huddersfield, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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