There are 4 ways to get from Guildford to Ludlow by train, bus, or car
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Train via Newport
best- Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
3h 59m£73–135Drive 146.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Guildford to Ludlowcar 146.4 mi
2h 52m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lordswood Roadbus 210
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
8h 15mTrain
- Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain London Paddington - Hereford / ...
4h 58m£64–123
Guildford to Ludlow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Ludlow is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Guildford to Ludlow is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Ludlow Fish Bar via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lordswood Road, Halesowen Bus Station and Kidderminster Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Ludlow via Reading and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Guildford and Ludlow is 191 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.
The best way to get from Guildford to Ludlow without a car is to train via Newport which takes 3h 59m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Guildford to Ludlow, including transfers.
Guildford to Ludlow bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.
The best way to get from Guildford to Ludlow is to train via Newport which takes 3h 59m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Guildford, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Guildford to Ludlow via Reading and Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Ludlow Fish Bar via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lordswood Road, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 8h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Guildford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Guildford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
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Booking & Getting There
Guildford to Ludlow bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Guildford to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Ludlow is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Guildford to Ludlow.
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