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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 January
Estimated hotel price
£95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grasmere in January
Estimated hotel price
£95
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 107 km from Grasmere. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Grasmere departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Grasmere, followed by Arriva.

Car

Another option to get to Grasmere is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 120 km from Grasmere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Grasmere using National Express or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Grasmere takes 185 km and will cost you around £15. From London, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 668 km.

Plane

Although Grasmere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 107 km from Grasmere. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Grasmere departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Grasmere, followed by Arriva.

Car

Another option to get to Grasmere is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 120 km from Grasmere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Grasmere using National Express or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Grasmere takes 185 km and will cost you around £15. From London, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 668 km.

Airports near Grasmere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Grasmere

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Grasmere

Most booked hotels in Grasmere

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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£156+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£163+
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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£151+
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The Inn At Grasmere
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Yha Ambleside
1 star
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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Yha Hawkshead
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£15+
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Hiring a car in Grasmere

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

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