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Ludlow to Ely trains

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The average train between Ludlow and Ely takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow to Ely. 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 16m
Duration
191 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain train
  2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain train
4h 50m
£71–130

Ludlow to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Ludlow and Ely. 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 Ely at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country8h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 35m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 35m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 35m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 191.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Ely, England?

You can take a train from Ludlow to Ely via Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 50m.

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