Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Loughborough travel guide

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You're Going to Love Loughborough

With a population of 59,317, Loughborough is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Loughborough to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Loughborough

If you’re looking for affordable options, Manor House at Quorn (Woodhouse Road) and Fenways (17-18 Baxter Gate) are great picks.

When to visit Loughborough

Loughborough in January
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Loughborough in January
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Loughborough

Plane

When flying to Loughborough, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Loughborough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Loughborough. The train journey from Loughborough to London takes 3h 45m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £1,086 for a 6h 20m trip. Located 1.1 km from the city centre, Loughborough is the busiest station in Loughborough. Another popular train station is Loughborough University Bus, located 1.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Loughborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 159 km from Loughborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Loughborough. The most popular bus station is Loughborough Holywell Way, located 2.6 km from the city centre of Loughborough. Loughborough The Rushes is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Loughborough, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Loughborough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Loughborough. The train journey from Loughborough to London takes 3h 45m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £1,086 for a 6h 20m trip. Located 1.1 km from the city centre, Loughborough is the busiest station in Loughborough. Another popular train station is Loughborough University Bus, located 1.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Loughborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 159 km from Loughborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Loughborough. The most popular bus station is Loughborough Holywell Way, located 2.6 km from the city centre of Loughborough. Loughborough The Rushes is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Loughborough

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Loughborough

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 Loughborough

Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Loughborough

Most booked hotels in Loughborough

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Bondgate Hotel East Midlands Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Burleigh Court Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Link Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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The Priest House On The River
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£68+
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Travelodge Loughborough Central
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£32+
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Charnwood Arms
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Loughborough

Hiring a car in Loughborough costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Loughborough.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Loughborough (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. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Loughborough, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Loughborough costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Loughborough.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Loughborough (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. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Loughborough, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

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