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 26 miles 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chippenham, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Chippenham to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m trip. The train station in Chippenham is called Chippenham, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Chippenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 86 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Chippenham takes 115 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Chippenham
Where to stay in Chippenham
Average rates range from around £118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £214 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 3% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chippenham, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.