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 February
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huddersfield in February
Estimated hotel price
£49
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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Huddersfield, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Huddersfield to Liverpool takes 0h 50m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 34m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Huddersfield using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Huddersfield takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 394 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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Huddersfield, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Huddersfield to Liverpool takes 0h 50m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 34m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Huddersfield using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Huddersfield takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 394 km.

Airports near Huddersfield

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Huddersfield

KLM
Good (1,420 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,052 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,672 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,033 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,044 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,139 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,409 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in Huddersfield

Average rates range from around £71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £89 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Huddersfield, with prices from £34 to £541 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Huddersfield are about 25% 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 Old Bridge Inn, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Holiday Inn Leeds - Brighouse By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Fortune Huddersfield, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Pennine Manor Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£50+
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Gomersal Park Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Huddersfield

Hiring a car in Huddersfield costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 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, 22% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.21 and £21.62. The most frequently booked car type in Huddersfield is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Huddersfield costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 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, 22% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.21 and £21.62. The most frequently booked car type in Huddersfield is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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