The average train between Basingstoke and Ludlow takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Ludlow station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Basingstoke to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Basingstoke to Ludlow train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Basingstoke and Ludlow is 166.4 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Ludlow via Reading and Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 51m.