Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Elterwater travel guide

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You're Going to Love Elterwater

Elterwater is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Elterwater to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Elterwater

Plane

Although Elterwater doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 109 km from Elterwater. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Elterwater departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elterwater, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Elterwater to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elterwater is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 118 km from Elterwater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elterwater, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Elterwater takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

Although Elterwater doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 109 km from Elterwater. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Elterwater departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elterwater, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Elterwater to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elterwater is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 118 km from Elterwater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elterwater, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Elterwater takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Elterwater

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Elterwater

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elterwater

Most booked hotels in Elterwater

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Yha Ambleside Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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Yha Hawkshead
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Hiring a car in Elterwater

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Elterwater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Elterwater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63.