The average train between Cradley Heath and Ludlow takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Cradley Heath 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 Cradley Heath and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cradley Heath is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Smethwick Galton Bridge and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cradley Heath to Ludlow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cradley Heath to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Cradley Heath station and arriving at Ludlow station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Cradley Heath to Ludlow train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Smethwick Galton Bridge station.
Cradley Heath to Ludlow train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Cradley Heath to Ludlow train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cradley Heath and Ludlow is 44.6 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Cradley Heath to Ludlow via Smethwick Galton Bridge and Shrewsbury in around 2h 41m.