The average train between Ludlow and Bournemouth takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow to Bournemouth. 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 Ludlow and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ludlow to Bournemouth? 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 Ludlow to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Ludlow station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Ludlow to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Ludlow to Bournemouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Ludlow and Bournemouth is 192.2 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Ludlow to Bournemouth via Newport (S Wales) and Southampton Central in around 5h 8m.