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

Wickford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wickford

With a population of 32,975, Wickford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wickford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Wickford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Heidi's (St Lukes Way) and The Hawk (Hawk Hill) are great picks.

When to visit Wickford

Wickford in January
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wickford in January
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wickford

Plane

When flying to Wickford, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wickford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wickford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wickford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Wickford Battlesbridge is the busiest station in Wickford. Another popular train station is Wickford, located 0.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wickford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 29 miles from Wickford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wickford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Wickford takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Wickford, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wickford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wickford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wickford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Wickford Battlesbridge is the busiest station in Wickford. Another popular train station is Wickford, located 0.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wickford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 29 miles from Wickford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wickford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Wickford takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Wickford

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wickford

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)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wickford

Most booked hotels in Wickford

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Roslin Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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B&B Downham Hall
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Holiday Inn Southend
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Seven Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Frasers Battlesbridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Wickford

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

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Wickford (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 Wickford is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Wickford (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 Wickford is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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