The average train between London and Ludlow takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Ludlow station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
London to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
London to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your London to Ludlow train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between London and Ludlow is 201.8 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from London Paddington to Ludlow via Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 23m.