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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Huddersfield to see all of its attractions.

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, Anello (8 Britannia Road) and Norman's Neighbourhood Kitchen (22A North Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Huddersfield

Huddersfield in February
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huddersfield in February
Estimated hotel price
£47
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 16 miles from Huddersfield. The shortest domestic flight to Huddersfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Huddersfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Huddersfield 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. Located 7 miles from the city centre, Huddersfield Marsden is the busiest station in Huddersfield. Another popular train station is Huddersfield, located 0.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Huddersfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 miles from Huddersfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Huddersfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 16 miles from Huddersfield. The shortest domestic flight to Huddersfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Huddersfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Huddersfield 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. Located 7 miles from the city centre, Huddersfield Marsden is the busiest station in Huddersfield. Another popular train station is Huddersfield, located 0.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Huddersfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 miles from Huddersfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Huddersfield

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Huddersfield

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
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Where to stay in Huddersfield

Average rates range from around £78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £95 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Huddersfield, with prices from £33 to £529 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Huddersfield are about 21% 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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The New Hobbit Hotel Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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The Briar Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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The Old Bridge Inn, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Holiday Inn Leeds - Brighouse
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Fortune Huddersfield, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Huddersfield

Hiring a car in Huddersfield costs £49 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Huddersfield, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Huddersfield costs £49 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Huddersfield, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

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