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

Ashton-under-Lyne travel guide

Ashton-under-Lyne Tourism | Ashton-under-Lyne Guide

You're Going to Love Ashton-under-Lyne

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

Ashton-under-Lyne in January
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashton-under-Lyne in January
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel

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, Finnair and British Airways. 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 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. 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashton-under-Lyne, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ashton-under-Lyne takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

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, Finnair and British Airways. 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 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. 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashton-under-Lyne, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ashton-under-Lyne takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Ashton-under-Lyne

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ashton-under-Lyne

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashton-under-Lyne

Most booked hotels in Ashton-under-Lyne

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Holiday Inn Express Stockport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Broadoak
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Village Hotel Manchester Ashton
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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247Hotel.com
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£49+
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Airport Inn Manchester
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£54+
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Trivelles Mayfair
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£51+
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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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ashton-under-Lyne is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Mokka or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ashton-under-Lyne is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Mokka or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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