There are 3 ways to get from Ludlow to Taunton by train or car
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Train via Bristol
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 Tauntontrain
3h 8m£51–92Drive 115.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ludlow to Tauntoncar 115.9 mi
2h 22m£29–42Train
- Take the train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)train Crewe - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 43m£53–91
Ludlow to Taunton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Taunton is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Taunton is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Taunton via Newport (S Wales) and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Ludlow and Taunton is 138 miles. The road distance is 116.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Taunton without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 8m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Ludlow to Taunton, including transfers.
Ludlow to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Taunton is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Ludlow to Taunton.
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What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Taunton, England?
You can take a train from Ludlow to Taunton via Newport (S Wales) and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 8m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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