The average train between Bristol and Ludlow takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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.
Trains run hourly between Bristol and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Ludlow station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Bristol to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Bristol to Ludlow train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bristol and Ludlow is 101.8 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Ludlow via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 10m.