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

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

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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 39m
    £95–172

  2. Drive  171.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Ludlowcar car 171.5 mi
    3h 31m
    £43–62

  3. 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
    6h 59m
    £93–163

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
    2. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 292
    9h 28m

Chelmsford to Ludlow by train

Calendar186Weekly Trains
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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 39m.

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