There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Ludlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 27m£70–125Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus Cr5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
9h 2m£33–55Drive 134.4 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Ludlowcar 134.4 mi
3h 21m£34–49Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
6h 33m£68–125
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Ludlow is to bus and train which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Ludlow is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Ludlow via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Dorset and Ludlow is 195 miles. The road distance is 135.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Dorset to Ludlow, including transfers.
Dorset to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Weymouth station.
Dorset to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Ludlow is 135 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Dorset to Ludlow.
There are 763+ hotels available in Ludlow.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a bus from Blue Vinny to Ludlow via Kings Statue, Weymouth, and Newport (S Wales) in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 01935 475 872
- [email protected]
- Website
- South West Coaches
Bus from South Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- South West Coaches
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