There are 5 ways to get from Ludlow to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ludlow to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
4h 37m£90–227Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 445
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 19m£37–66Drive 210.9 mi
- Drive from Ludlow to Canterburycar 210.9 mi
4h 14m£53–76Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
5h 1m£86–205Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Kidderminster Bus Stationbus 292
- Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain
8h 11m
Ludlow to Canterbury by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Canterbury is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Canterbury is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Ludlow station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Country Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Canterbury West via Crewe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Ludlow and Canterbury is 289 miles. The road distance is 212.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £90 - £230.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Ludlow to Canterbury, including transfers.
Ludlow to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Country Bus Station.
Ludlow to Canterbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Canterbury is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £90 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from Ludlow to Canterbury West via Crewe, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ludlow to Bus Station via Hereford, Country Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 19m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- 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 Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Crewe to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Crewe to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Worcester Foregate Street to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Country Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
Bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Kidderminster Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
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Booking & Getting There
Ludlow to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Ludlow to Canterbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Canterbury is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Ludlow to Canterbury.
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