The average train between Derby and Ludlow takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 Derby and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Ludlow station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Derby to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Derby to Ludlow train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Derby and Ludlow is 104.1 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Ludlow via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury in around 2h 52m.