Chelmsford to Ludlow Trains

Chelmsford to Ludlow trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Ludlow takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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.

4h 39m
Duration: 233 mi
Distance: £115
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newport

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Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain

4h 35m

£95–172

Chelmsford to Ludlow train times

Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:19 PM → 8:22 PM
4h 3m • 3 changes
4:41 PM → 9:08 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
5:48 PM → 9:42 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
6:41 PM → 10:53 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:56 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:22 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
8:41 AM → 12:49 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:55 AM → 12:14 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 1:12 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 38m • 3 changes

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