There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to Ludlow by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h£66–118Drive 135.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southampton to Ludlowcar 135.9 mi
2h 58m£34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
5h 36m
Southampton to Ludlow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Ludlow is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Ludlow is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Ludlow via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Southampton and Ludlow is 171 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Southampton to Ludlow, including transfers.
Southampton to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Ludlow is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Southampton to Ludlow.
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What companies run services between Southampton, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ludlow via Newport (S Wales) in around 4h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
Bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
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