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

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

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  1. Train via Newport

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich 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
    5h 9m
    £114–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to London Victoriabus bus 816
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Stationbus bus 445
    9h 10m
    £43–77

  3. Drive  191.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Ludlowcar car 191.8 mi
    3h 33m
    £48–69

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Cambridge 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
    6h 50m
    £107–181

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 292
    10h 28m

Ipswich to Ludlow by train

Calendar186Weekly Trains
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Ludlow via Stratford, London Paddington, and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Ludlow via London Victoria, Country Bus Station, and Hereford in around 9h 10m.

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