The average train between Ilford and Ludlow takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilford 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 Ilford and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Ludlow station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Ilford to Ludlow train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Ilford to Ludlow train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Ilford to Ludlow train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ilford and Ludlow is 211.3 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Ludlow via London Paddington and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 19m.