The average train between Cambridge and Ludlow takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Ludlow station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Cambridge to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Cambridge to Ludlow train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cambridge and Ludlow is 193.8 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Ludlow via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury in around 4h 46m.