Loughborough travel guide
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You're Going to Love Loughborough
With a population of 59,317, Loughborough is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Loughborough deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Loughborough
If you’re looking for affordable options, Manor House at Quorn (Woodhouse Road) and Fenways (17-18 Baxter Gate) are great picks.
When to visit Loughborough
How to Get to Loughborough
Plane
When flying to Loughborough, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Loughborough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Loughborough. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Loughborough is the busiest station in Loughborough. Another popular train station is Loughborough University Bus, located 0.7 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Loughborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 99 miles from Loughborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Loughborough using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Loughborough takes 175 miles and will cost you around £17. From London, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 255 miles. The most popular bus station is Loughborough Holywell Way, located 1.6 miles from the city centre of Loughborough. Loughborough The Rushes is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Loughborough
Where to stay in Loughborough
Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £96 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Loughborough
Most booked hotels in Loughborough
Hiring a car in Loughborough
Hiring a car in Loughborough costs £39 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Loughborough.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Loughborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Loughborough is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.