Eccles travel guide
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You're Going to Love Eccles
With a population of 37,275, Eccles is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Eccles to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Eccles
How to Get to Eccles
Plane
When flying to Eccles, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Eccles include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Eccles departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Eccles, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Eccles to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 40m trip. The train station in Eccles is called Eccles, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Eccles is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 165 miles from Eccles. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eccles, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Eccles takes 45 miles and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 70 miles.
Airlines serving Eccles
Where to stay in popular areas of Eccles
Most booked hotels in Eccles
Hiring a car in Eccles
Hiring a car in Eccles costs £27 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 Eccles.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Eccles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Eccles is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.