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

Tamworth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tamworth

With a population of 74,129, Tamworth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tamworth to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Tamworth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Zaazu Restaurant (5A Watling Street) and The Malt House (Tamworth Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Fox Inn Tamworth (Lichfield Road) and Kudos Signature (9 Coleshill St, Fazeley) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Tamworth.

When to visit Tamworth

Tamworth in December
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tamworth in December
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tamworth

Plane

When flying to Tamworth, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Tamworth departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tamworth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Tamworth to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Tamworth Polesworth, Warwks is the busiest station in Tamworth. Another popular train station is Tamworth Drayton Manor, located 1.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tamworth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 103 miles from Tamworth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tamworth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Tamworth takes 95 miles and will cost you around £21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

When flying to Tamworth, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Tamworth departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tamworth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Tamworth to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Tamworth Polesworth, Warwks is the busiest station in Tamworth. Another popular train station is Tamworth Drayton Manor, located 1.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tamworth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 103 miles from Tamworth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tamworth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Tamworth takes 95 miles and will cost you around £21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Tamworth

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Tamworth

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 Tamworth

Average rates range from around £58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £104 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tamworth

Most booked hotels in Tamworth

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Genting Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Holiday Inn Express Lichfield
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Voco St. John's Solihull
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Redwings Lodge Solihull
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Drayton Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Arden Hotel And Leisure Club
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Tamworth

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

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Tamworth.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Tamworth (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. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tamworth, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

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

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Tamworth.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Tamworth (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. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tamworth, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

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