The average train between Portsmouth and Ludlow takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Ludlow station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Portsmouth to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Portsmouth to Ludlow train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Portsmouth and Ludlow is 207.6 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Ludlow via Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 47m.