At OTS we can offer a transport service from the Town of Loughborough to any UK Airport. We have a wide range of vehicles to suit you and accomodate a variety of transfers, our helpful sales team can help organise your journey. By using the drop down menus and entering the journey requirements you can generate an instant online quote, simply by clicking on the price you can proceed to pay. A 'meet and greet' service can be arranged with your booking if you would like to be met in arrivals or you can use the driver number we will email along with your picking up instructions. Either way we aim to provide you with a comfortable and direct transfer to your desination.
Overview of Loughborough
Loughborough is a town in the Borough of Charnwood in the county of Leicestershire and is 8 miles southeast of Eastmidlands airport. This journey should take about 15 minutes by taxi in normal traffic conditions. Loughborough is between Leicester and Derby and is surrounded by beautiful Leicestershire countryside. It has a populaton of 91260 according the the 2001 Census.
Loughborough is known for Bells, Steam Trains and its famous University. The Bell foundry was moved to the town in 1858 by owner John Taylor and many famous bells have been made there including that of St Pauls Cathedral. The Parish Church of All Saints dating from the 14th century has 10 bells one of which is dedicated to the Taylor family. You can visit the Bellfoundry Museum to learn more about bell making and its past. The Great Central Railway is the UK's only double tracked, main line steam railway with the trains passing each other on the tracks as they did in the past. You can enjoy a meal whilst travelling through the amazing countryside and take in the scenery. Dating back from 1909 Loughborough University is one of the UK's most popular universities and has acclaimed sporting acheivements, teaching standards and impressive campus.
In the town centre is a statue of the 'Sock Man' representing Loughboroughs past and textile industry. Twice weekly the market is held in Market Place and for 3 days in November Loughborough Street Fair takes place. The Town Hall is situated in this area and provides a great choice of entertainment such as Comedy, Dance, Music, Theatre, Fairs, Events and has a Restaurant/Bar. Queens Park is at the centre and has the Carillon Tower memorial in the middle, dedicated to the men of Loughborough who died in the first world war. The park itself is a large open space perfect for a stroll. Charnwood Museum is also set in the park and exhibits books, natural, social and architectural history of the area. Famous people from Loughborough include Thomas Cook, Ben Challenger, Robert Bakewell and is where Ladybird books originated.
The beautiful woodland gardens of Whatton Gardens has many horticultural attractions to see within its fifteen acres and Beacon Hill Country Park is part of Charnwood forest an excellent place to go walking. There are many shops to visit in Loughborough, including Carillon Shopping centre, The Rushes having many high street names is excellent for fashion. The town has many places to eat, with restaurants of traditional and global cuisine and a good selection of cafes, bars and pubs. With the number of students in the town in term time there is a variety of nightclubs and bars for night time entertainment.
We provide access to a large fleet of vehicle sizes and types. Regardless of your party size, luggage or special requirements, we can usually provide the perfect vehicle.
If you have any queries about vehicle suitability, please check our vehicle calculator.
Saloon Car: Ford Mondeo, VW Passat or similar. These can accommodate up to 3 passengers plus 3 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. Ford Mondeo or VW Passat or similar.
Executive Car: E Class Mercedes or similar. These can accommodate up to 3 passengers plus 3 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. E-Class Mercedes or similar.
Estate Car: Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar. These can accommodate up to 4 passengers plus 4 standard suitcases (23kg max). Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar.
People Carrier: VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar.
Executive People Carrier: Mercedes Viano or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. Mercedes Viano or similar.
8 Seater Minibus: VW Transporter or similar. These can accommodate 8 passengers plus up to 8 standard suitcases (23kg max). VW Transporter or similar.
Quorn Country Hotel
66 Leicester Road, Loughborough, LE12 8BB
Tel: 01509 415050
East Midlands Hotel
147 Nottingham Road, Loughborough, LE11 1ET
Tel: 01509 233056
Forest Rise Hotel
55-57 Forest Road, Loughborough, LE11 3NW
Tel: 01509 210506
The Cedars Hotel
Cedar Road, Loughborough, LE11 2AB
Tel: 01509 233573
Compass Hotel Loughborough
New Ashby Road, Loughborough, LE11 0EX
Tel: 01509 211800
The Old Manor Hotel
11014 Sparrow Hill, Loughborough, LE11 1BT
Tel: 01509 211228
Ramada Loughborough Hotel
High Street, Loughborough, LE11 2QL
Tel: 01509 233222
Mountsorrel Hotel
217 Loughborough Road, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AR
Tel: 01509 412627
The Grange Courtyard
The Grange, Forest Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9DA
Tel: 01509 600189
Charnwood Lodge
136 Leicester Road, Loughborough, LE11 2AQ
Tel: 01509 211120
The De Montfort Guesthouse
88 Leicester Road, Loughborough, LE11 2AQ
Tel: 01509 216061
Moors Farm Guest House
126 Loughborough Road, Hathern, Loughborough, LE12 5JB
Tel: 01509 844275
The Beauchief
27-31 Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, LE11 1BE
Tel: 01509 268096
Highbury Guest House
146 Leicester Road, Loughborough, LE11 2AQ
Tel: 01509 230545
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