The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Ludlow takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Ludlow station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Ludlow train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Ludlow train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Ludlow train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Transport for Wales and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Ludlow is 79.4 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Ludlow via Crewe in around 2h 5m.