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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Leek travel guide

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You're Going to Love Leek

With a population of 19 186, Leek is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Leek to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Leek

Leek in November
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leek in November
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Leek

Plane

Although Leek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 32 km from Leek. 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 Leek departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leek, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Leek 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 Leek is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 220 km from Leek. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Leek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 32 km from Leek. 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 Leek departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leek, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Leek 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 Leek is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 220 km from Leek. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Leek

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Leek

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
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Leek

Most booked hotels in Leek

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The Green Man
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Alexandra Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Whitethorn Bed And Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Lion & Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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The Fountain Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Three Horseshoes Country Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Hiring a car in Leek

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Leek (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 Leek is Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Leek (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 Leek is Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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