Grasmere travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grasmere

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

When to visit Grasmere

Grasmere in October
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grasmere in October
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Grasmere

Plane

Although Grasmere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 66 miles from Grasmere. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Grasmere departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Grasmere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Grasmere to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 33m and costs around £3 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £217 for a 15h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grasmere is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 75 miles from Grasmere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grasmere, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Grasmere takes 200 miles and will cost you around £14. From London, the ticket costs about £78 for a journey of 385 miles.

Plane

Although Grasmere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 66 miles from Grasmere. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Grasmere departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Grasmere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Grasmere to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 33m and costs around £3 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £217 for a 15h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grasmere is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 75 miles from Grasmere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grasmere, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Grasmere takes 200 miles and will cost you around £14. From London, the ticket costs about £78 for a journey of 385 miles.

Airports near Grasmere

Airlines serving Grasmere

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Grasmere

Most booked hotels in Grasmere

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£164+
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£187+
Yha Ambleside
1 star
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£18+
Yha Hawkshead
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£15+
The Inn At Grasmere
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£128+
The Fisherbeck
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£102+

Hiring a car in Grasmere

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Grasmere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Grasmere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77.