The average train between Maidstone and Ludlow takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 every 2 hours between Maidstone and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 12:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Ludlow station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Maidstone to Ludlow train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Ludlow train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Maidstone to Ludlow train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Maidstone and Ludlow is 253.9 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Ludlow via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, London Euston, and Crewe in around 4h 40m.