Chippenham travel guide
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You're Going to Love Chippenham
With a population of 36,890, Chippenham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chippenham to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Chippenham
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Catherine Wheel (39 High Street) and The Foxham (Foxham) are great picks.
When to visit Chippenham
How to Get to Chippenham
Plane
Although Chippenham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 42 km from Chippenham. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Chippenham departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chippenham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Chippenham to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Chippenham is called Chippenham, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Chippenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 138 km from Chippenham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chippenham, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Chippenham takes 193 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 209 km.
Airlines serving Chippenham
Where to stay in Chippenham
Average rates range from around £121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £211 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chippenham
Most booked hotels in Chippenham
Hiring a car in Chippenham
Hiring a car in Chippenham costs £36 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Chippenham.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Chippenham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Chippenham is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.