Ashton-under-Lyne travel guide
Ashton-under-Lyne Tourism | Ashton-under-Lyne Guide
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With a population of 43,675, Ashton-under-Lyne is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ashton-under-Lyne to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Ashton-under-Lyne
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Waggon Inn (32-34 High Street Uppermill) and Village Grill - Village Hotel Manchester Hyde (Captain Clarke Road) are great picks.
When to visit Ashton-under-Lyne
How to Get to Ashton-under-Lyne
Plane
When flying to Ashton-under-Lyne, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 19 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Ashton-under-Lyne include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Ashton-under-Lyne departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ashton-under-Lyne, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 1.8 km from the city centre, Ashton-under-Lyne Guide Bridge is the busiest station in Ashton-under-Lyne. Another popular train station is Ashton-under-Lyne, located 0.4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Ashton-under-Lyne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 258 km from Ashton-under-Lyne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashton-under-Lyne, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ashton-under-Lyne takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 193 km.
Airlines serving Ashton-under-Lyne
Where to stay in popular areas of Ashton-under-Lyne
Most booked hotels in Ashton-under-Lyne
Hiring a car in Ashton-under-Lyne
Hiring a car in Ashton-under-Lyne costs £28 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Ashton-under-Lyne.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ashton-under-Lyne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Ashton-under-Lyne is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia XCeed or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.