The average train between Ludlow and Rugby takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow to Rugby. 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 Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Ludlow station and arriving at Rugby station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Ludlow to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Ludlow to Rugby train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Ludlow and Rugby is 98.8 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Ludlow to Rugby via Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 35m.