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How to get fromBedford to Ludlowby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Ludlow by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Ludlowtrain train
    3h 57m
    £41–123

  2. Drive  113.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bedford to Ludlowcar car 113.4 mi
    2h 35m
    £28–41

  3. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train
    4h 5m
    £42–104

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train
    4h 27m
    £60–108

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhamptontrain train
    3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train
    5h 14m
    £45–82

Bedford to Ludlow by bus and train

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Ludlow, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Ludlow via Kettering, Leicester, Birmingham New Street, and Shrewsbury in around 4h 27m.

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