There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Ludlow by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain Crewe - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 50m£22–48Drive 41.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham to Ludlowcar 41.5 mi
1h 4m£11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Birmingham to Ludlowtaxi 41.5 mi
1h 4m£180–220
Birmingham to Ludlow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ludlow is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ludlow is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Ludlow via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Birmingham and Ludlow is 70 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £21 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Birmingham to Ludlow, including transfers.
Birmingham to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Ludlow is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Birmingham to Ludlow.
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What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Ludlow via Shrewsbury in around 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- £180–220
Birmingham Taxis
- Phone
- +44 121 702 2000
- Website
- birminghamtaxis.co.uk
Cheap Taxi Birmingham
- Phone
- +44 121 000 7777
- Website
- cheaptaxibirmingham.co.uk
Taxi Birmingham Ltd
- Phone
- +44 121 000 2222
- Website
- taxibirmingham.com
TOA Taxis
- Phone
- +44 121 427 8888
- Website
- toataxis.co.uk
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