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How to get fromLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ludlowby train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ludlow by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Newport

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain train
    4h 44m
    £90–173

  2. Airport Transfer

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London Gatwick-LGW to Ludlowrideshare rideshare 174.1 mi
    3h 13m
    £16–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk920
    2. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 292
    7h 27m

  4. Drive 174.1 mi

    1. Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ludlowcar car 174.1 mi
    3h 13m
    £42–61

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LGW - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train
    6h 17m
    £87–490

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain train London Paddington - Hereford / ...
    5h 48m
    £83–154

  7. Bus via Dudley

    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Lordswood Roadbus bus 210
    2. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 292
    7h 38m

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ludlow by train

Calendar185Weekly Trains
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England and Ludlow, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Ludlow via Reading and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Ludlow Fish Bar via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Newhall Street, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 7h 27m.

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