The average train between Southampton and Ludlow takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Ludlow station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Southampton to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Southampton to Ludlow train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Southampton and Ludlow is 186.4 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ludlow via Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 3m.