There are 5 ways to get from Canterbury to Ludlow by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Ludlowtrain
4h 30m£91–229Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Stationbus 445
8h 46m£38–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 022 / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
8h 31mDrive 211.2 mi
- Drive from Canterbury to Ludlowcar 211.2 mi
4h 14m£53–76Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain
4h 43m£87–204
Canterbury to Ludlow by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Ludlow is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Ludlow is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Ludlow station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Country Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Ludlow via London Euston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Canterbury and Ludlow is 289 miles. The road distance is 212.5 miles.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £90 - £230.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Canterbury to Ludlow, including transfers.
Canterbury to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Canterbury to Ludlow train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Ludlow is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £90 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Ludlow via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Crewe in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ludlow via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Country Bus Station, and Hereford in around 8h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from London Euston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- 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
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from London Euston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 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 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Worcester Foregate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
- 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
Canterbury to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Canterbury to Ludlow train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Ludlow is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Canterbury to Ludlow.
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