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

Lydney travel guide

Lydney Tourism | Lydney Guide

You're Going to Love Lydney

With a population of 9,160, Lydney is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Lydney deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Lydney

Lydney in April
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lydney in April
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lydney

Plane

Although Lydney doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 25 miles from Lydney. The shortest domestic flight to Lydney departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lydney, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Lydney to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £81 for a 6h 44m trip. Located 0.8 miles from the city centre, Lydney Dean Forest Railway is the busiest station in Lydney. Another popular train station is Lydney, located 0.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lydney is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 104 miles from Lydney. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lydney, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Lydney takes 140 miles and will cost you around £9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

Although Lydney doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 25 miles from Lydney. The shortest domestic flight to Lydney departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lydney, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Lydney to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £81 for a 6h 44m trip. Located 0.8 miles from the city centre, Lydney Dean Forest Railway is the busiest station in Lydney. Another popular train station is Lydney, located 0.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lydney is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 104 miles from Lydney. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lydney, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Lydney takes 140 miles and will cost you around £9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Lydney

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Lydney

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lydney

Most booked hotels in Lydney

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Tudor Farmhouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£173+
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Deangate Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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The Speech House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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The Globe Inn Alvington
1 star
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Littledean House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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The Angel Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£72+
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Hiring a car in Lydney

Hiring a car in Lydney costs £40 per day, on average, or £80 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Lydney (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 Lydney is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lydney costs £40 per day, on average, or £80 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Lydney (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 Lydney is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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