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

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Ludlow by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train
    3h 3m
    £38–76

  2. Drive  85.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leicester to Ludlowcar car 85.7 mi
    1h 51m
    £22–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 292
    5h 34m

  4. Bus via Coventry

    1. Take the bus from Rutland Street to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus X6
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Dale Housebus bus X1
    3. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 292
    6h 31m

Leicester to Ludlow by train

Calendar189Weekly Trains
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 109.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Ludlow via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar via Birmingham Coach Station, Dale House, Colmore Row, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 5h 34m.

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