Ludlow to Colchester Trains

Ludlow to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ludlow and Colchester takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow to Colchester. 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 3m
Duration: 255 mi
Distance: £126
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newport

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Take the train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)train
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Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain

4h 42m

£105–183

Ludlow to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Ludlow and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:10 PM → 5:15 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
1:56 PM → 6:15 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
2:12 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
3:15 PM → 8:15 PM
5h • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:41 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:41 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:41 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:41 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:41 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 15m • 3 changes
6:41 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
7:05 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
7:44 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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