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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 14m
    £118–220

  2. Drive  191.8 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 292
    11h 3m

  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 52m
    £115–193

  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
    8h 32m

Ipswich to Ludlow by train

Calendar188Weekly Trains
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Ludlow Fish Bar via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, New Street Station, Bromsgrove Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 11h 3m.

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