There are 5 ways to get from Ludlow Castle to Powis Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Welshpooltrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2h 31m£15–25Drive 32.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ludlow Castle to Powis Castlecar 32.8 mi
49 min£9–12Train, bus
- Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus X77
2h 33m£12–20Bus
- Take the bus from Compasses Inn to Bus Stationbus 435
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus X77
3h 20mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Ludlow Castle to Powis Castletaxi 32.8 mi
49 min£140–180
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow Castle to Powis Castle is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow Castle to Powis Castle is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Ludlow Castle to Powis Castle station. However, there are services departing from Compasses Inn and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand D via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow Castle to Powis Castle. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Welshpool via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Ludlow Castle and Powis Castle is 49 miles. The road distance is 33 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow Castle to Powis Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £15 - £26.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Ludlow Castle to Powis Castle, including transfers.
Ludlow Castle to Powis Castle bus services, operated by Minsterley Motors, depart from Compasses Inn station.
Ludlow Castle to Powis Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
The best way to get from Ludlow Castle to Powis Castle is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £15 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Ludlow Castle, England and Powis Castle, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Ludlow Castle to Powis Castle via Ludlow, Shrewsbury, and Welshpool in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ludlow Castle to Powis Castle via Compasses Inn, Bus Station, and Welshpool Bus Station Stand D in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01743 791208
- [email protected]
- Website
- Minsterley Motors
Bus from Compasses Inn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Minsterley Motors
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- £140–180
Annette's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1584 878 787
Teaky's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1584 879 478
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Booking & Getting There
Ludlow Castle to Powis Castle bus services, operated by Minsterley Motors, arrive at Bus Station.
Ludlow Castle to Powis Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow Castle to Powis Castle is 33 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Ludlow Castle to Powis Castle.
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