Train Ludlow to Colchester from £136 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ludlow and Colchester takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 2m
Duration: 255 mi
Distance: £136
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 3m

£111–223

Ludlow to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Ludlow and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

11:18 AM → 4:03 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
11:47 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 26m • 3 changes
12:13 PM → 5:33 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
1:51 PM → 5:58 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 23, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:41 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, June 24, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:41 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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