There are 5 ways to get from Chelmsford to Ludlow by train, bus, or car
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Train via Newport
best- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
4h 42m£106–201Drive 171.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chelmsford to Ludlowcar 171.5 mi
3h 31m£42–61Bus via London
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
- Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Newhall Streetbus
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
8h 59mTrain
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain
6h 50m£112–192Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
10h 41m
Chelmsford to Ludlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Ludlow is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Ludlow is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ludlow Fish Bar via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Newhall Street, Halesowen Bus Station and Kidderminster Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Ludlow via Stratford, London Paddington and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Ludlow is 235 miles. The road distance is 172.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Ludlow without a car is to train via Newport which takes 4h 42m and costs £100 - £210.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Chelmsford to Ludlow, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Ludlow train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Ludlow is to train via Newport which takes 4h 42m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs and takes 8h 59m.
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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar via London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Newhall Street, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 8h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Newhall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- diamondbuses.com
Bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
Bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chelmsford to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.
Chelmsford to Ludlow train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Ludlow is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Chelmsford to Ludlow.
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