The average train between Poole and Ludlow takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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 Poole and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Ludlow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Ludlow station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Poole to Ludlow train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Ludlow train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Poole to Ludlow train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Poole and Ludlow is 190.8 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Ludlow via Southampton Central and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 39m.