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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford St Johns to Bletchleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Ludlowtrain train
    4h 2m
    £44–135

  2. Drive  113.4 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Street Station to Bromsgrove Bus Stationbus bus X20
    3. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 292
    6h 59m

  4. Bus, train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    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 53m
    £43–104

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 292
    8h 1m

Bedford to Ludlow by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Ludlow via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, and Crewe in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar via Milton Keynes Coachway, Birmingham Coach Station, New Street Station, Bromsgrove Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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