The average train between Burton upon Trent and Ludlow takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burton upon Trent is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 17m • 2 changes


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2h 59m • 2 changes


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2h 59m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


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2h 38m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Burton upon Trent to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Burton upon Trent station and arriving at Ludlow station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Burton upon Trent to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Burton-on-Trent station.
Burton upon Trent to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Burton upon Trent to Ludlow train tickets online with Cross Country, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Burton upon Trent and Ludlow is 87.6 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Burton-on-Trent to Ludlow via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury in around 2h 42m.