Congleton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Congleton

With a population of 26,030, Congleton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Congleton to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Congleton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Waggon and Horses (Manchester Rd) and The Cheshire Tavern (West Road) are great picks.

When to visit Congleton

Congleton in March
Estimated hotel price
£85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Congleton in March
Estimated hotel price
£85
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Congleton in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Congleton, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Congleton

Plane

When flying to Congleton, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Congleton include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Congleton departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Congleton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Congleton to Liverpool takes 0h 57m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 06m trip. The train station in Congleton is called Congleton, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Congleton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 145 miles from Congleton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Congleton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Congleton takes 65 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

When flying to Congleton, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Congleton include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Congleton departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Congleton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Congleton to Liverpool takes 0h 57m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 06m trip. The train station in Congleton is called Congleton, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Congleton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 145 miles from Congleton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Congleton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Congleton takes 65 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Congleton

Airlines serving Congleton

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Congleton

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £124 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Congleton

Most booked hotels in Congleton

Whitethorn Bed And Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Lion & Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Alexandra Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£92+
The Stanneylands
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Best Western Plus Pinewood Manchester Airport-Wilmslow Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£75+
Best Western Manchester Altrincham Cresta Court Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£63+

Hiring a car in Congleton

Hiring a car in Congleton costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Congleton.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Congleton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. Compact (Renault Captur or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Congleton, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Congleton costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Congleton.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Congleton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. Compact (Renault Captur or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Congleton, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.