Huddersfield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Huddersfield

With a population of 149,017, Huddersfield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Huddersfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Huddersfield

Where to Eat in Huddersfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Anello (8 Britannia Road) and Eric's Restaurant (73-75 Lidget Street) are great picks.

When to visit Huddersfield

Huddersfield in May
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huddersfield in May
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Huddersfield

Plane

Although Huddersfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 25 km from Huddersfield. The shortest domestic flight to Huddersfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Huddersfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Huddersfield to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £6 for a 1h 17m trip. Located 11 km from the city centre, Huddersfield Marsden is the busiest station in Huddersfield. Another popular train station is Huddersfield, located 0.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Huddersfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 264 km from Huddersfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huddersfield, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Huddersfield takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 108 km.

Plane

Although Huddersfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 25 km from Huddersfield. The shortest domestic flight to Huddersfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Huddersfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Huddersfield to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £6 for a 1h 17m trip. Located 11 km from the city centre, Huddersfield Marsden is the busiest station in Huddersfield. Another popular train station is Huddersfield, located 0.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Huddersfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 264 km from Huddersfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huddersfield, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Huddersfield takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 108 km.

Airports near Huddersfield

Airlines serving Huddersfield

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Huddersfield

Average rates range from around £72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £100 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Huddersfield

Most booked hotels in Huddersfield

The Alma Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Holiday Inn Leeds - Brighouse
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Briar Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Fortune Huddersfield, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£53+
Pennine Manor Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£62+
Gomersal Park Hotel & Dream Spa
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£88+

Hiring a car in Huddersfield

Hiring a car in Huddersfield costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Huddersfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Huddersfield is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Huddersfield costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Huddersfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Huddersfield is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.