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
£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 25 km from Huddersfield. The shortest domestic flight to Huddersfield departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Huddersfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Huddersfield to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 38m 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 Sixt, 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 £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 185 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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Huddersfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Huddersfield to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 38m 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 Sixt, 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 £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Huddersfield

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Huddersfield

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,555 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
LOT
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Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in Huddersfield

Average rates range from around £67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £85 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 28% 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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Bagden Hall Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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The Old Bridge Inn, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Pennine Manor Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£53+
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The White Swan Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£38+
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The Old Golf House, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
£58+
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Hiring a car in Huddersfield

Hiring a car in Huddersfield costs £30 per day, on average, or £61 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, 13% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.35 and £21.79. The most frequently booked car type in Huddersfield is Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Huddersfield costs £30 per day, on average, or £61 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, 13% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.35 and £21.79. The most frequently booked car type in Huddersfield is Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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