There are 3 ways to get from Porthmadog to Ludlow by taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus, train
best- Take the taxi from Porthmadog to Cross Keystaxi
- Take the bus from Cross Keys to Bus Stationbus 74
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain
3h 2m£227–273Drive 91.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Porthmadog to Ludlowcar 91.2 mi
2h 2m£23–33Train
- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain
4h 55m£44–74
Porthmadog to Ludlow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Ludlow is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Ludlow is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Ludlow via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Ludlow is 103 miles. The road distance is 91.8 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Ludlow without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 3h 2m and costs £220 - £280.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Porthmadog to Ludlow, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
Porthmadog to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Ludlow is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Porthmadog to Ludlow.
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What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Porthmadog to Ludlow via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Cross Keys to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
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