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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Mold travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mold

With a population of 9,995, Mold is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mold to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Mold

If you’re looking for affordable options, Deadwood Smokehouse Mold (18 Wrexham Street) and The Fat Boar Mold (17 Chester Street) are great picks.

When to visit Mold

Mold in January
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mold in January
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mold

Plane

Although Mold doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 17 miles from Mold. 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 Mold departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Mold, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Mold 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. The train station in Mold is called Mold Glenrothes With Thornton, Fife, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mold is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 172 miles from Mold. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Mold doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 17 miles from Mold. 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 Mold departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Mold, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Mold 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. The train station in Mold is called Mold Glenrothes With Thornton, Fife, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mold is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 172 miles from Mold. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Mold

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Mold

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 Mold

Average rates range from around £117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £87 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mold

Most booked hotels in Mold

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Plas Hafod Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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The Raven Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Holiday Inn A55 Chester West
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Herons Lake Retreat Hot Tub Lodges
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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Ruthin Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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The Castle Hotel Wetherspoon
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in Mold

Hiring a car in Mold costs £21 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Mold.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Mold (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 Mold is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mold costs £21 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Mold.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Mold (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 Mold is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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