The average train between Edinburgh and Ludlow takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Ludlow station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Edinburgh to Ludlow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Ludlow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Edinburgh to Ludlow train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Ludlow is 399.7 km. The road distance is 484 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ludlow via Crewe in around 4h 49m.