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

Glossop travel guide

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You're Going to Love Glossop

With a population of 33 243, Glossop is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Glossop to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Glossop

Glossop in November
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glossop in November
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Glossop

Plane

When flying to Glossop, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 24 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Glossop include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Glossop departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Glossop, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Glossop 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 0.1 km from the city centre, Glossop is the busiest station in Glossop. Another popular train station is Glossop Dinting, Manchester, located 1.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Glossop is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 249 km from Glossop. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glossop, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Glossop 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 Glossop, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 24 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Glossop include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Glossop departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Glossop, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Glossop 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 0.1 km from the city centre, Glossop is the busiest station in Glossop. Another popular train station is Glossop Dinting, Manchester, located 1.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Glossop is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 249 km from Glossop. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Glossop

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Glossop

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 Glossop

Most booked hotels in Glossop

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Oddfellows On The Park
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Windy Harbour
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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TL Glossop
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Village Hotel Manchester Ashton
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Village Hotel Manchester Cheadle
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£78+
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Village Hotel Manchester Hyde
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Glossop

Hiring a car in Glossop costs £16 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 106% cheaper than airport locations in Glossop.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Glossop (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 Glossop is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Glossop costs £16 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 106% cheaper than airport locations in Glossop.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Glossop (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 Glossop is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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