Wilmslow travel guide
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You're Going to Love Wilmslow
With a population of 36,617, Wilmslow is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wilmslow to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Wilmslow
If you’re looking for affordable options, CAU Wilmslow (22 - 24 Water Lane) and Piccolino - Wilmslow (6-12 Swan St) are great picks.
When to visit Wilmslow
How to Get to Wilmslow
Plane
When flying to Wilmslow, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Wilmslow include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Wilmslow departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wilmslow, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wilmslow to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 1.5 miles from the city centre, Wilmslow Handforth is the busiest station in Wilmslow. Another popular train station is Wilmslow Styal, located 1.4 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Wilmslow is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 154 miles from Wilmslow. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmslow, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Wilmslow takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 70 miles.
Airlines serving Wilmslow
Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmslow
Most booked hotels in Wilmslow
Hiring a car in Wilmslow
Hiring a car in Wilmslow costs £37 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Wilmslow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmslow is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.