There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Ludlow by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bristol
best- 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 27m£76–147Drive 134.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorset to Ludlowcar 134.8 mi
3h 22m£33–48Bus, train
- 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
8h 48m£38–66Train
- 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 28m£78–147
Dorset to Ludlow by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Ludlow is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Ludlow is to drive which takes 3h 22m 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 Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Dorset and Ludlow is 195 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Ludlow without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 27m and costs £75 - £150.
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 Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Ludlow is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Dorset to Ludlow.
There are 783+ hotels available in Ludlow.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Ludlow via Kings Statue, Weymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newport (S Wales) in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01935 475 872
- [email protected]
- Website
- southwestcoaches.co.uk
Bus from South Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.southwestcoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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