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

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 March
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ludlow in March
Estimated hotel price
£64
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ludlow, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ludlow to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 40m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ludlow, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Ludlow takes 153 km and will cost you around £21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 201 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ludlow, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ludlow to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 40m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ludlow, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Ludlow takes 153 km and will cost you around £21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Ludlow

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ludlow

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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
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Where to stay in Ludlow

Average rates range from around £116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £182 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ludlow

Most booked hotels in Ludlow

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Upper Buckton B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Lower House B&B Adforton
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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The Lion
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£127+
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The Clive Arms
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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The Cliffe at Dinham
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Travelodge Ludlow
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Hiring a car in Ludlow

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ludlow is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ludlow is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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