There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Ludlow by train, bus, or car
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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 3m£74–133Drive 136.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southampton to Ludlowcar 136.3 mi
2h 58m£34–48Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
7h 12mTrain, 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
Questions & Answers
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 bus from Southampton station to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Ludlow Fish Bar via Birmingham Coach Station, Colmore Row, Halesowen Bus Station and Kidderminster Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
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 3m.
The distance between Southampton and Ludlow is 171 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Southampton to Ludlow, including transfers.
Southampton to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Ludlow is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 12m.
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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Ludlow Fish Bar via Birmingham Coach Station, Church Centre, Colmore Row, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- diamondbuses.com
Bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
Bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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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