Arriving for your UK canal boat holiday on public transport
Finding your way to your UK canal boat holiday start point can be a little daunting, especially when you are arriving on public transport. We hope the following information will make it as easy as possible for you.
Boutique Narrowboats is based at Union Wharf marina in Market Harborough, which is about a 10 – 15 minute walk from the historic town centre and under two miles from the Market Harborough train station.
Arriving by train
Market Harborough railway station is mainly served by East Midlands Railway, which has direct lines from London St Pancras, Nottingham and Sheffield. If you are travelling from further afield, the occasional change of train may be needed, but details on routes can be found here: https://www.thetrainline.com.
The train journey from London St Pancras to Market Harborough takes just over an hour.
If you would like to be met by a taxi, you will need to book ahead.
Arriving by Taxi
The following taxi companies all operate in Market Harborough. There is currently no Uber or black cab service in Market Harborough, so you will need to book a taxi in advance. If you require a taxi for 9.30am at the end of your holiday back to the train station, you will also need to book in advance.
Murphys Taxis 01858 410210
Random Cabs 01858 469299
Kwik Cabs 01858 468777
Market Harborough town centre hotels
The Three Swans https://threeswans.co.uk/
Travel Lodge Travel Lodge Market Harborough
Premier Inn (3 miles from Union Wharf) Premier Inn Market Harborough
Although you may need to check out of your hotel after breakfast, you can usually leave luggage with them until you are ready to go to Union Wharf. Alternatively, we are happy to store luggage at our office until your 2pm holiday arrival time.
Bringing your food
You’ll need to bring your groceries when you arrive for the boat handover at 2pm. Supermarkets in town include Sainsburys, Waitrose, Lidl and Aldi. Some of our guests prefer to have food delivered to Union Wharf in the morning, and we are happy to pop it on board your boat ready for your arrival in the afternoon. Supermarkets that deliver nationwide include Asda, Tesco, Sainsburies and Ocado.
Visiting from overseas
The airports most local to us are East Midlands airport, Birmingham airport and Luton airport.
