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 January
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ludlow in January
Estimated hotel price
£80
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, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ludlow departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ludlow, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Ludlow to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £38 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ludlow takes 193 km and will cost you around £10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 193 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, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ludlow departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ludlow, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Ludlow to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £38 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ludlow takes 193 km and will cost you around £10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Ludlow

Airlines serving Ludlow

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ludlow

Average rates range from around £118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £161 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)
£114+
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)
£109+
The Clive Arms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£99+
The Feathers Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£87+

Hiring a car in Ludlow

Hiring a car in Ludlow costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ludlow costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.