There are 4 ways to get from Ludlow to Bakewell by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ludlow to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus Tp
4h 43m£47–77Drive 87.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ludlow to Bakewellcar 87.4 mi
2h 12m£22–32Train, line 38 bus, bus
- Take the train from Ludlow to Crewetrain
- Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Stationbus 38
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Squarebus 58
5h 9m£33–50Train
- Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h£57–108
Ludlow to Bakewell by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Bakewell is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Bakewell is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Matlock via Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Ludlow and Bakewell is 118 miles. The road distance is 87.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Bakewell without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Ludlow to Bakewell, including transfers.
Ludlow to Bakewell train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Bakewell train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Bakewell is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Ludlow to Bakewell.
There are 2702+ hotels available in Bakewell.
What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Bakewell, England?
You can take a train from Ludlow to Matlock Street via Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street, Derby, Matlock, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 5h.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- [email protected]
- Website
- High Peak
Bus from Railway Station to Fire Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- High Peak
Bus from Bus Station to Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- High Peak
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