There are 3 ways to get from St Ives to Ludlow by train or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
7h 42m£116–215Drive 247.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from St Ives to Ludlowcar 247.5 mi
4h 56m£62–89Train
- Take the train from Hayle to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ludlowtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 33m£129–228
St Ives to Ludlow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Ludlow is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from St Ives to Ludlow is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Ludlow via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between St Ives and Ludlow is 299 miles. The road distance is 248.9 miles.
The best way to get from St Ives to Ludlow without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 42m and costs £110 - £220.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from St Ives to Ludlow, including transfers.
St Ives to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Ludlow is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from St Ives to Ludlow.
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What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Ludlow via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, and Newport (S Wales) in around 7h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from St Erth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Hayle to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £100–180
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from St Erth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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