The average train between Manchester and Ludlow takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 hourly between Manchester and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 10:34 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Ludlow station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Manchester to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ludlow station.
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The distance between Manchester and Ludlow is 127.9 km. The road distance is 145 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ludlow hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 37m.