There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Ludlow Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
4h 47m£95–164Drive 146.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bournemouth to Ludlow Castlecar 146.2 mi
3h 11m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lordswood Roadbus 210
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
9h 12mTrain
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
5h 35m£73–142
Bournemouth to Ludlow Castle by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Ludlow Castle is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Ludlow Castle is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Ludlow Castle. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Ludlow Fish Bar via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lordswood Road, Halesowen Bus Station and Kidderminster Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Ludlow Castle. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Ludlow via Reading and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Ludlow Castle is 241 miles. The road distance is 147.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Ludlow Castle without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 47m and costs £95 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Bournemouth to Ludlow Castle, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Ludlow Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Ludlow Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Ludlow Castle is to train via Reading which takes 4h 47m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Ludlow Castle, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Ludlow Castle via Reading, Newport (S Wales), and Ludlow in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Ludlow Castle via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lordswood Road, Halesowen Bus Station, Kidderminster Bus Station, and Ludlow Fish Bar in around 9h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lordswood Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
Bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Ludlow Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Ludlow Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Ludlow Castle is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Bournemouth to Ludlow Castle.
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