Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Westhoughton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Westhoughton

With a population of 22,994, Westhoughton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Westhoughton to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Westhoughton

Plane

Although Westhoughton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 27 km from Westhoughton. 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 Westhoughton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Westhoughton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Westhoughton 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.

Car

Another option to get to Westhoughton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 280 km from Westhoughton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Westhoughton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Westhoughton takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

Although Westhoughton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 27 km from Westhoughton. 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 Westhoughton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Westhoughton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Westhoughton 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.

Car

Another option to get to Westhoughton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 280 km from Westhoughton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Westhoughton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Westhoughton takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Westhoughton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Westhoughton

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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SWISS
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Westhoughton

Hiring a car in Westhoughton

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Westhoughton (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 Westhoughton is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Westhoughton (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 Westhoughton is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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