The average train between Southport and Ludlow takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport 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 Southport and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Ludlow station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Southport to Ludlow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Ludlow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Southport to Ludlow train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Southport and Ludlow is 143.4 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Ludlow via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Crewe in around 3h 22m.