Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
€73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northwich in December
Estimated hotel price
€73
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 Ireland to Northwich include British Airways, Aer Lingus and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Northwich from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northwich, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Northwich to Sheffield takes 1h 18m and costs around €14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €48 for a 2h 41m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Northwich takes 70 miles and will cost you around €9. From Rotherham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 90 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 Ireland to Northwich include British Airways, Aer Lingus and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Northwich from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northwich, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Northwich to Sheffield takes 1h 18m and costs around €14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €48 for a 2h 41m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Northwich takes 70 miles and will cost you around €9. From Rotherham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 90 miles.

Airports near Northwich

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Northwich

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,522 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,785 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,016 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,663 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,450 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,577 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Northwich

Most booked hotels in Northwich

Cottons Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€101+
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Hiring a car in Northwich

Expect to pay €1.51 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 €18.06 and €24.08. The most frequently booked car type in Northwich is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.51 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 €18.06 and €24.08. The most frequently booked car type in Northwich is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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