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How to get fromDublin to Ludlowby ferry, train, bus, busferry, plane, car ferry, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Ludlow by ferry, train, bus, busferry, plane, car ferry, or car

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Ludlowtrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    7h 51m
    £78–125

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain train
    6h 30m
    £45–168

  3. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus
    5. Take the bus from bus station to Railway Stationbus bus 64
    6. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train
    20h 40m
    £56–87

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Ludlowtrain train
    5h
    £53–181

  5. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Ludlowtrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    7h 59m
    £116–269

  6. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Ludlowcar car
    8h 39m
    £49–327

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train
    6h 18m
    £46–152

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Ludlowtrain train
    6h 18m
    £48–167

  9. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ludlowtrain train
    6h 23m
    £53–232

  10. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ludlowtrain train
    7h 12m
    £65–177

  11. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Derby 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 5m
    £63–199

Dublin to Ludlow by ferry and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ludlow, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Ludlow. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Ludlow. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Gresham Hotel to Ludlow via Belfast Glengall, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, bus station, Railway Station, and Shrewsbury in around 20h 40m.

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