The average train between Nottingham and Ludlow takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Ludlow station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Nottingham to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Nottingham to Ludlow train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Nottingham and Ludlow is 124.2 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Ludlow via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury in around 3h 21m.