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

Wellingborough travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wellingborough

With a population of 49.783, Wellingborough is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Wellingborough deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Wellingborough

Wellingborough in January
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wellingborough in January
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wellingborough

Plane

Although Wellingborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 60 km from Wellingborough. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Wellingborough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wellingborough, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wellingborough to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m trip. The train station in Wellingborough is called Wellingborough, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wellingborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 97 km from Wellingborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wellingborough, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wellingborough takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

Although Wellingborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 60 km from Wellingborough. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Wellingborough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wellingborough, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wellingborough to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m trip. The train station in Wellingborough is called Wellingborough, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wellingborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 97 km from Wellingborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wellingborough, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wellingborough takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Wellingborough

BHXBirmingham
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Wellingborough

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wellingborough

Most booked hotels in Wellingborough

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The Stanwick Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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The Columbia Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£60+
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The Hind Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£58+
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Hiring a car in Wellingborough

Hiring a car in Wellingborough costs £36 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Wellingborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63. The most frequently booked car type in Wellingborough is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wellingborough costs £36 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Wellingborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63. The most frequently booked car type in Wellingborough is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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