The average train between Barnstaple and Ludlow takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Ludlow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Ludlow station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Barnstaple to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Barnstaple to Ludlow train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Barnstaple and Ludlow is 170.3 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Ludlow via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 54m.