There are 5 ways to get from Ludlow to Dorset by train, bus, or car
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Train via Southampton
best- Take the train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)train
6h 23m£106–194Drive 134.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ludlow to Dorsetcar 134.8 mi
3h 21m£34–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
8h 49m£45–82Train
- Take the train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
7h 22m£72–143Train #2
- Take the train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain
7h 44m£79–144
Ludlow to Dorset by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Dorset is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Dorset is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Newport (S Wales) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Ludlow and Dorset is 227 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Dorset without a car is to train via Southampton which takes 6h 23m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Ludlow to Dorset, including transfers.
Ludlow to Dorset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Dorset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Dorset is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Ludlow to Dorset.
There are 2458+ hotels available in Dorset.
What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Ludlow to Dorset via Newport (S Wales), Southampton Central, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
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