Carlisle to Ludlow Trains

Carlisle to Ludlow trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Ludlow takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

3h 40m
Duration: 200 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 32m

£53–128

Carlisle to Ludlow train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

9:10 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 3:17 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

2:54 AM → 7:05 AM
4h 11m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

2:54 AM → 7:05 AM
4h 11m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

2:54 AM → 7:05 AM
4h 11m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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