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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Eccles travel guide

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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.

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eccles, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Eccles 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 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, Finnair and British Airways. 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 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. 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Eccles

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Eccles

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 Eccles

Most booked hotels in Eccles

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Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Ox Hotel Manchester
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£34+
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Sachas Hotel Manchester
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£36+
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Britannia Hotel Manchester
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£39+
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Hiring a car in Eccles

Hiring a car in Eccles costs £20 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 63% cheaper than airport locations in Eccles.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Eccles is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Eccles costs £20 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 63% cheaper than airport locations in Eccles.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Eccles is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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