Northwich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Northwich

With a population of 42,113, Northwich is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Northwich to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Northwich

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bulls Head (465 London Rd) and Hazel Pear (1 Hill Top Road) are great picks.

When to visit Northwich

Northwich in October
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northwich in October
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Northwich

Plane

When flying to Northwich, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Northwich include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Northwich departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northwich, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Northwich 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. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Northwich Cuddington is the busiest station in Northwich. Another popular train station is Northwich Hartford, located 1.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Northwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 158 miles from Northwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northwich, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Northwich 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 Northwich, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Northwich include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Northwich departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northwich, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Northwich 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. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Northwich Cuddington is the busiest station in Northwich. Another popular train station is Northwich Hartford, located 1.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Northwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 158 miles from Northwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Northwich

Airlines serving Northwich

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 Northwich

Average rates range from around £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £81 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Northwich

Most booked hotels in Northwich

Wall Hill Farm Guest House
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Hartford Hall on School Lane
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Nunsmere Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Best Western Plus Pinewood Manchester Airport-Wilmslow Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£75+
Cottons Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£97+
Best Western Manchester Altrincham Cresta Court Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£63+

Hiring a car in Northwich

Hiring a car in Northwich costs £23 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 56% cheaper than airport locations in Northwich.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Northwich (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. The most frequently booked car type in Northwich is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Northwich costs £23 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 56% cheaper than airport locations in Northwich.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Northwich (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. The most frequently booked car type in Northwich is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.