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, The Charlton Arms (Ludford Bridge) and The Clive Arms (Bromfield) are great picks.

When to visit Ludlow

Ludlow in January
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ludlow in January
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 41 miles 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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ludlow, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Ludlow to London takes 1h 32m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 40m trip. The train station in Ludlow is called Ludlow, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ludlow is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 125 miles 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Ludlow takes 120 miles and will cost you around £10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Ludlow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 41 miles 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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ludlow, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Ludlow to London takes 1h 32m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 40m trip. The train station in Ludlow is called Ludlow, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ludlow is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 125 miles 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Ludlow takes 120 miles and will cost you around £10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Ludlow

Airlines serving Ludlow

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ludlow

Average rates range from around £122 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

Upper Buckton B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£113+
Walford Court
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£121+
Church Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£110+
The Lion
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£107+
The Clive Arms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£99+
The Feathers Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£108+

Hiring a car in Ludlow

Hiring a car in Ludlow costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% 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 £17.78 and £23.71. Compact (Toyota Auris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ludlow, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Ludlow costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% 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 £17.78 and £23.71. Compact (Toyota Auris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ludlow, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.