Train Preston to Ludlow from £45 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Ludlow takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

2h 18m
Duration: 111 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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2h 29m

£33–69

Preston to Ludlow train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 2:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

10:39 PM → 6:15 AM
Arrives next day
7h 35m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:15 AM → 7:04 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 8:15 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:59 AM → 11:33 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 1:12 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 3:14 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 5:21 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

2:57 AM → 6:09 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
3:58 AM → 7:05 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:20 AM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:15 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:20 AM
2h • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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