The average train between Darlington and Ludlow takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. 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.
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 Huddersfield and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 40m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Ludlow station via Huddersfield station and Manchester Piccadilly station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Darlington to Ludlow train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ludlow station.
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The distance between Darlington and Ludlow is 251.9 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Darlington to Ludlow via Huddersfield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 35m.