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Alton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alton

Alton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alton to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Alton

Alton in July
Estimated hotel price
£100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alton in July
Estimated hotel price
£100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alton

Plane

Although Alton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 30 miles from Alton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Alton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alton to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 126 miles from Alton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Alton takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Alton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 30 miles from Alton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Alton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alton to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 126 miles from Alton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Alton takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Alton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Alton

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
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Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alton

Most booked hotels in Alton

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24 Fairfield Road
1 star
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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The Parlour, for Alton Towers & the Peak District
0 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Olive Tree Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Bulls Head Inn Rooms
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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The White Hart Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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The Raddle Inn Log Cabins
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£118+
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Hiring a car in Alton

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Alton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Alton is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Alton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Alton is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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