The average bus between Southampton and Ludlow takes 10h 40m and the fastest bus takes 7h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton to Ludlow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Southampton and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Ludlow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Ludlow station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
Southampton to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Ludlow Fish Bar station.
The distance between Southampton and Ludlow is 186.4 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Station to Ludlow Fish Bar via Birmingham Coach Station, Church Centre, Colmore Row, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 7h 12m.