The average train between Croydon and Ludlow takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Ludlow station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Croydon to Ludlow train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Euston station.
Croydon to Ludlow train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Croydon to Ludlow train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Ludlow is 210.5 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Ludlow via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Crewe in around 4h 9m.