Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Atherton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Atherton

With a population of 20,149, Atherton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Atherton has to offer.

How to Get to Atherton

Plane

When flying to Atherton, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Atherton include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Atherton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Atherton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Atherton 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 Atherton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 172 miles from Atherton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Atherton, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Atherton include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Atherton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Atherton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Atherton 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 Atherton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 172 miles from Atherton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Atherton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Atherton

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 Atherton

Most booked hotels in Atherton

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Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Airport Inn Manchester
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£54+
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Britannia Hotel Bolton
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
£42+
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The Greyhound Hotel
2 stars
Okay (4.8, Okay reviews)
£36+
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Hiring a car in Atherton

Hiring a car in Atherton costs £80 per day, on average, or £321 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 59% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Atherton (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 Atherton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Atherton costs £80 per day, on average, or £321 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 59% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Atherton (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 Atherton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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