There are 7 ways to get from Ludlow to Llanidloes by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Caerswstrain Birmingham New Street - Aberystwyth / ...
2h 24m£62–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Railway Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus x81 / ...
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 3 to The Groebus X75
4h 4m£8–11Train, bus
- Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Gardenbus 409
2h 47m£16–27Drive 47.4 mi
- Drive from Ludlow to Llanidloescar 47.4 mi
1h 2m£12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ludlow to Llanidloestaxi 47.4 mi
1h 2m£200–250Bus via Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Compasses Inn to Bus Stationbus 435
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Gardenbus 409
3h 38mTrain, bus via The Groe
- Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Groebus X75
3h 55m£14–20
Ludlow to Llanidloes by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Llanidloes is to bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Llanidloes is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £11 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Ludlow to Llanidloes. However, there are services departing from Compasses Inn and arriving at Millennium Garden via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Llanidloes. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Caersws via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Ludlow and Llanidloes is 75 miles. The road distance is 47.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Llanidloes without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £60 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Ludlow to Llanidloes, including transfers.
Ludlow to Llanidloes bus services, operated by Minsterley Motors, depart from Compasses Inn station.
Ludlow to Llanidloes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Llanidloes is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Shrewsbury, which costs and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Llanidloes, Wales?
You can take a train from Ludlow to Llanidloes via Shrewsbury and Caersws in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Compasses Inn to Millennium Garden via Bus Station in around 3h 38m.
- 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 Caersws
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- 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 Ludlow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Millennium Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Millennium Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- 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
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to The Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 3 to The Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Railway Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- £200–250
Annette's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1584 878 787
Teaky's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1584 879 478
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Booking & Getting There
Ludlow to Llanidloes bus services, operated by Minsterley Motors, arrive at Bus Station.
Ludlow to Llanidloes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Llanidloes is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Ludlow to Llanidloes.
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