Introduction
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 February
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northwich in February
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Northwich

Plane

When flying to Northwich, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. 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 15m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 05m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Northwich using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Northwich takes 65 miles and will cost you around £7. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

When flying to Northwich, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. 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 15m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 05m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Northwich using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Northwich takes 65 miles and will cost you around £7. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Northwich

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Northwich

KLM
Good (1,449 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,762 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,154 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,241 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,383 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,451 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (291 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,261 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northwich

Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £64 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Northwich

Most booked hotels in Northwich

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Hartford Hall on School Lane
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Nunsmere Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Statham Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Cottons Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£90+
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The oaklands hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£84+
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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Northwich

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

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Northwich.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.05 and £21.39. The most frequently booked car type in Northwich is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Northwich.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.05 and £21.39. The most frequently booked car type in Northwich is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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