The average train between Ludlow and Burton upon Trent takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow to Burton upon Trent. 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 Burton upon Trent. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Burton upon Trent at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Burton upon Trent. However, there are services departing from Ludlow station and arriving at Burton upon Trent station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Ludlow to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Burton-on-Trent station.
Book your Ludlow to Burton upon Trent train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Ludlow and Burton upon Trent is 87.6 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Ludlow to Burton-on-Trent via Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 30m.