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How to get fromChelmsford to Ludlowby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Ludlow by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Newport

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain train
    4h 44m
    £99–189

  2. Drive  171.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Ludlowcar car 171.5 mi
    3h 31m
    £43–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 292
    10h 35m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train
    7h 1m
    £106–176

Chelmsford to Ludlow by train

Calendar188Weekly Trains
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Ludlow, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Ludlow via Stratford, London Paddington, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Barford Street, Redditch Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 10h 35m.

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