Reading to Ludlow Trains

Reading to Ludlow trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Ludlow takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

2h 56m
Duration: 164 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newport

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Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...

2h 49m

£63–113

Reading to Ludlow train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:10 PM → 4:25 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
2:10 PM → 4:49 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 5:22 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 6:12 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 12:49 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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