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 April
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ludlow in April
Estimated hotel price
£74
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 66 km from Ludlow. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Blue Islands, British Airways 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ludlow to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £44 for a 1h 45m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Coventry, the bus ride to Ludlow takes 48 km and will cost you around £6. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 145 km.

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, Blue Islands, British Airways 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ludlow to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £44 for a 1h 45m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Coventry, the bus ride to Ludlow takes 48 km and will cost you around £6. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 145 km.

Airports near Ludlow

Airlines serving Ludlow

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ludlow

Average rates range from around £128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £193 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)
£102+
Walford Court
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£120+
Church Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£118+
The Lion
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£118+
The Clive Arms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£100+
The Feathers Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£104+

Hiring a car 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 £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Ludlow is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Ludlow is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.