The average train between Preston and Ludlow Castle takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Ludlow Castle. 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 Preston and Ludlow Castle. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Ludlow Castle at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 49m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Preston to Ludlow Castle? 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 Preston to Ludlow Castle. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Ludlow Castle station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Preston to Ludlow Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Ludlow Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Preston to Ludlow Castle train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Preston and Ludlow Castle is 155.2 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Ludlow Castle via Crewe and Ludlow in around 2h 32m.