There are 5 ways to get from Bideford to Ludlow by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
6h 15m£87–171Drive 169.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bideford to Ludlowcar 169.9 mi
3h 25m£42–60Bus, train
- Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
7h 5m£50–99Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
7h 10m£93–176Bus
- Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Lordswood Roadbus 105
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
9h 44m
Bideford to Ludlow by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Ludlow is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Bideford to Ludlow is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Ludlow Fish Bar via Lordswood Road, Halesowen Bus Station and Kidderminster Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Ludlow via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Bideford and Ludlow is 219 miles. The road distance is 170.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bideford to Ludlow without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 15m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Bideford to Ludlow, including transfers.
Bideford to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.
Bideford to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Bideford to Ludlow is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 15m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Bideford, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Ludlow via Bus Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newport (S Wales) in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Ludlow Fish Bar via Lordswood Road, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 9h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Lordswood Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- diamondbuses.com
Bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Bideford to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Road station.
Bideford to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Ludlow is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Bideford to Ludlow.
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