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

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Ludlow by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester 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 45m
    £106–188

  2. Drive  185.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Ludlowcar car 185.3 mi
    3h 51m
    £47–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 292
    10h 23m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train
    7h 4m
    £96–168

  5. Bus, line 52 bus

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus bus X20
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777
    4. Take the bus from Barford Street to Redditch Bus Stationbus bus 50A
    5. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Kidderminster Bus Stationbus bus 52
    6. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 292
    11h 30m

Colchester to Ludlow by train

Calendar189Weekly Trains
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Ludlow via Stratford, London Paddington, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Ludlow Fish Bar via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, New Street Station, Bromsgrove Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 10h 23m.

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