The average train between Derby and Ludlow Castle takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Ludlow Castle. 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 Castle. 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 Castle 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 Castle. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Ludlow Castle station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Derby to Ludlow Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Ludlow Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Derby to Ludlow Castle train tickets online with Cross Country, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Derby and Ludlow Castle is 104.3 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Ludlow Castle via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Ludlow in around 3h 3m.