Alton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Alton
Alton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alton to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Alton
How to Get to Alton
Plane
Although Alton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 30 miles from Alton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Alton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alton to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bradford, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 24m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Alton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 126 miles from Alton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alton, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Alton takes 65 miles and will cost you around £9. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 70 miles.
Airlines serving Alton
Where to stay in popular areas of Alton
Most booked hotels in Alton
Hiring a car in Alton
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Alton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Alton is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.