There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to Ludlow by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
5h 18m£110–216Drive 187.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brighton to Ludlowcar 187.3 mi
3h 55m£47–67Bus
- Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
9h 42mFly, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
8h 14m£110–293Train via Southampton
- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
6h 40m£102–195Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Queens Lanebus Oxf
- Take the train from Oxford to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
10h 2m
Brighton to Ludlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Ludlow is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Ludlow is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Ludlow Fish Bar via London Heathrow Airport, Newhall Street, Halesowen Bus Station and Kidderminster Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Ludlow via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Brighton and Ludlow is 256 miles. The road distance is 188.4 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £110 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Brighton to Ludlow, including transfers.
Brighton to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Ludlow train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Ludlow is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Brighton to Ludlow via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Ludlow Fish Bar via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Newhall Street, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 9h 42m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–170
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Saturday, Friday, Thursday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £30–160
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £30–160
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Airport via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £30–160
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–160
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Brighton to Ludlow train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Ludlow is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Brighton to Ludlow.
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