The average train between Ludlow and Exeter takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow to Exeter. 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 Ludlow and Exeter. 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 Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Ludlow station and arriving at Exeter station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Ludlow to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Ludlow to Exeter train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Ludlow and Exeter is 191.2 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Ludlow to Exeter St Davids via Newport (S Wales) and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 38m.