We recommend traveling to Congleton by train, car or taxi.
There is no Uber service around Congleton.
We have arranged three days of exploration in North West England at no cost to you (minus train tickets and entry fees). We hope to maximize your visit and help you explore this lovely part of England.
BY PLANE: The closest airport to Congleton is Manchester. We recommend flying into town on Tuesday, July 23 and checking out Sunday or Monday, July 28 or 29.
Flights can be expensive and we recommend booking your flights as soon as possible. You may also choose to fly into London- which is cheaper- but will require more coordination for you to get to Congleton. Please let us know if we can help you discuss logistics for your visit. See our FAQs for more flight info.
BY CAR: You can get to Congleton easily by car. It’s about half-way between Stoke and Manchester on the A34. Congleton is approximately seven miles from the M6 motorway J17, and eight miles from M6 motorway J18. The A34 goes through the town.
BY TAXI: Several taxi companies serve Congleton. The main taxi rank is by the bus station in Market Square - contact 01260 279400.
OY! TAXI! Several taxi companies serve Congleton. The main taxi rank is by the bus station in Market Square.
A Stars - 01260 280280
B-Tax - 01260 278522
Congleton 1 Cab - 07788 987619
Congleton Taxi - 01260 279400
A One - 07933 179056
Beartown Taxi - 07792 334112
Fairways - 01260 298008
AndyCab - 07517 397225
Saif Taxi - 07479 356937 (advance only)
Scheduling in advance is recommended.
On occasion, Ubers may also be available though they are sparse.
BY TRAIN: Congleton's railway station is approximately a mile uphill from the town centre on Park Lane. There are hourly train services to Stoke and Manchester. Details of train times can be found of National Rail Enquiries 03457 484 950 or by visiting nationalrail.co.uk
For those traveling from London you can catch the train from London Euston train station which is accessible from anywhere in London via the London Underground, or by Taxi. Details of train journey times and prices can be found at National Rail Enquiries: www.nationalrail.co.uk or tel: +44 (0) 345 748 4950.
PARKING: There are various car parks located within a 5-minute walk of the Town Hall, with long and short stay options available.
Full Congleton Town Guide is here: http://tinyurl.com/mpe5ht5s
MAPS & RESOURCES: Stop by the Town Hall and comb through numerous free resources to help you plan your visit.