The average train between Exeter and Ludlow takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Ludlow station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Exeter to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Exeter to Ludlow train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Exeter and Ludlow is 191.2 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Ludlow via Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 28m.