There are 5 ways to get from Ludlow to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Plymouth
best- 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 Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
7h 10m£127–248Drive 251.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ludlow to Penzancecar 251.2 mi
4h 52m£62–89Bus
- Take the bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Kidderminster Bus Stationbus 292
- Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Bus Stationbus 104
13h 3mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Ludlow to Wilmslowtrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
- Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
7h 37m£105–245Train
- Take the train from Ludlow to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 15m£142–263
Ludlow to Penzance by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Penzance is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Ludlow to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Ludlow Fish Bar and arriving at Bus Station via Kidderminster Bus Station, Halesowen Bus Station and Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Penzance via Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Ludlow and Penzance is 300 miles. The road distance is 252.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Penzance without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 10m and costs £120 - £250.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Ludlow to Penzance, including transfers.
Ludlow to Penzance bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, depart from Ludlow Fish Bar station.
Ludlow to Penzance train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Penzance is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 10m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 3m.
What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Penzance, England?
You can take a train from Ludlow to Penzance via Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads, and Plymouth in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Bus Station via Kidderminster Bus Station, Halesowen Bus Station, and Lordswood Road in around 13h 3m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–420
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–160
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Ludlow to Wilmslow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Ludlow to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Truro to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £110–210
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Truro to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- diamondbuses.com
Bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Kidderminster Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lordswood Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–130
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Ludlow to Penzance bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, arrive at Kidderminster Bus Station.
Ludlow to Penzance train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Penzance is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Ludlow to Penzance.
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