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

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There are 4 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 54m
    £44–138

  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
    £48–113

  4. 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 5m
    £49–93

Bedford to Ludlow by bus and train

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Bedford to Ludlow. However, you can take the bus to Central station, walk to Milton Keynes Central, take the train to Crewe, then take the train to Ludlow. Alternatively, you can drive from Bedford to Ludlow in around 2h 35m.

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