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Darlington to Ludlow trains

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The average train between Darlington and Ludlow takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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.

5h 7m
Duration
202 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ludlowtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 18m
£64–106

Darlington to Ludlow train times

Trains run hourly between Darlington and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales4h 59m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales10h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales4h 44m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales4h 37m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales4h 35m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales4h 38m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales4h 1m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales4h 44m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales4h 1m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales4h 44m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressMetrolinkTransport for Wales4h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darlington 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.

Map of how to get from Darlington to Ludlow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 202.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Ludlow, England?

You can take a train from Darlington to Ludlow via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 18m.

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