Usk travel guide

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You're Going to Love Usk

With a population of 2,834, Usk is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Usk to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Usk

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Greyhound Inn and Hotel (Llantrissant) and The Chainbridge Riverside Inn (Chain Bridge Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Usk

Usk in May
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Usk in May
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Usk

Plane

Although Usk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 24 miles from Usk. The shortest domestic flight to Usk departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Usk, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Usk 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.

Car

Another option to get to Usk is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 120 miles from Usk. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Usk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 24 miles from Usk. The shortest domestic flight to Usk departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Usk, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Usk 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.

Car

Another option to get to Usk is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 120 miles from Usk. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Usk

Airlines serving Usk

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 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)
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 Usk

Most booked hotels in Usk

The Castle Inn
1 star
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£145+
The New Court Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£97+
The Beaufort, Raglan
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£83+

Hiring a car in Usk

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Usk (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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Usk, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Usk (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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Usk, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

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