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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Upminster travel guide

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You're Going to Love Upminster

With a population of 10,000, Upminster is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Upminster to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Upminster

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jaxon's Eating House (Cranham Golf Course) and The Thatched House (St. Marys Lane) are great picks.

How to Get to Upminster

Plane

When flying to Upminster, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Upminster departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Upminster, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Upminster to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Upminster is called Upminster, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Upminster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 17 miles from Upminster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Upminster, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Upminster takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Upminster, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Upminster departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Upminster, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Upminster to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Upminster is called Upminster, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Upminster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 17 miles from Upminster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Upminster, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Upminster takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Upminster

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Upminster

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Upminster

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Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Ibis Budget London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£49+
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Spark by Hilton London Romford
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£60+
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The Bank
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
£59+
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Britannia Inn Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5, Okay reviews)
£40+
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Woodlands Lodge Ilford
2 stars
Okay (4.3, Okay reviews)
£37+
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Hiring a car in Upminster

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Upminster (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 Upminster is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Upminster (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 Upminster is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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