Train Ludlow to Preston from £45 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ludlow and Preston takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 43m
Duration: 111 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 21m

£34–69

Ludlow to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Ludlow and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:27 PM → 8:50 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
8:24 PM → 11:01 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
9:43 PM → 11:46 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
11:58 PM → 6:39 AM
Arrives next day
6h 40m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:08 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:17 AM → 12:39 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
11:22 AM → 1:38 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 2:50 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 3:51 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 34m • 1 change

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