The average train between Cheltenham and Ludlow takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Ludlow station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Cheltenham to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Cheltenham to Ludlow train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Cheltenham and Ludlow is 67.9 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Ludlow via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 38m.