There are 3 ways to get from Penzance to Ludlow by train or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
7h 14m£124–243Drive 248.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penzance to Ludlowcar 248.9 mi
4h 55m£62–89Train
- Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ludlowtrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
7h 27m£140–256
Penzance to Ludlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Ludlow is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Penzance to Ludlow is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Ludlow via Plymouth, Bristol Parkway and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Penzance and Ludlow is 301 miles. The road distance is 250.4 miles.
The best way to get from Penzance to Ludlow without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 14m and costs £120 - £250.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Penzance to Ludlow, including transfers.
Penzance to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Ludlow is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Penzance to Ludlow.
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What companies run services between Penzance, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Penzance to Ludlow via Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, and Newport (S Wales) in around 7h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £110–210
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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