Ludlow travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ludlow
With a population of 9,761, Ludlow is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ludlow to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Ludlow
If you’re looking for affordable options, Old Downton Lodge (Old Downton Farm) and The Tea Room (21 Bull Ring) are great picks.
When to visit Ludlow
How to Get to Ludlow
Plane
Although Ludlow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 66 km from Ludlow. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ludlow departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ludlow, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ludlow to Manchester takes 1h 30m and costs around £49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 32m trip. The train station in Ludlow is called Ludlow, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Ludlow is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 202 km from Ludlow. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ludlow, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Ludlow takes 193 km and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 193 km.
Airlines serving Ludlow
Where to stay in Ludlow
Average rates range from around £124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £192 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ludlow
Most booked hotels in Ludlow
Hiring a car in Ludlow
Hiring a car in Ludlow costs £30 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Ludlow.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ludlow (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. Compact (Toyota Auris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ludlow, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.