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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Northwich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Northwich

With a population of 42,113, Northwich is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Northwich to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Northwich

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bulls Head (465 London Rd) and Hazel Pear (1 Hill Top Road) are great picks.

When to visit Northwich

Northwich in December
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northwich in December
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Northwich

Plane

When flying to Northwich, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Northwich include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Northwich departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northwich, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Northwich 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 4 miles from the city centre, Northwich Cuddington is the busiest station in Northwich. Another popular train station is Northwich Hartford, located 1.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Northwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 158 miles from Northwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Northwich, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Northwich include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Northwich departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northwich, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Northwich 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 4 miles from the city centre, Northwich Cuddington is the busiest station in Northwich. Another popular train station is Northwich Hartford, located 1.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Northwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 158 miles from Northwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Northwich

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Northwich

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 Northwich

Average rates range from around £71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £78 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Northwich

Most booked hotels in Northwich

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Wall Hill Farm Guest House
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hartford Hall on School Lane
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Oddfellows On The Park
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Nunsmere Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Cottons Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£90+
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Village Hotel Manchester Cheadle
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Northwich

Hiring a car in Northwich costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Northwich.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Northwich (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 Northwich is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Northwich costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Northwich.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Northwich (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 Northwich is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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