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 September
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glossop in September
Estimated hotel price
£59
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, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. 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 Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £6 for a 1h 17m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glossop, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Glossop takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 108 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, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. 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 Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £6 for a 1h 17m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glossop, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Glossop takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 108 km.

Airports near Glossop

Airlines serving Glossop

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Glossop

Most booked hotels in Glossop

TL Glossop
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£33+
Windy Harbour
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£80+
Best Western Plus Pinewood Manchester Airport-Wilmslow Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£75+
Village Hotel Manchester Ashton
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£81+
Village Hotel Manchester Hyde
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£70+
Best Western Manchester Altrincham Cresta Court Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£62+

Hiring a car in Glossop

Hiring a car in Glossop costs £34 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Glossop is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Glossop costs £34 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Glossop is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.