Train Preston to Ludlow from £48 | 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: £48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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2h 28m

£34–69

Preston to Ludlow train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 6:15 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 22, 2026

10:18 AM → 12:12 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 1:16 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 2:07 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 3:17 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

4:15 AM → 7:04 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

8:59 AM → 11:33 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 12:08 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 1:12 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 3:14 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

3:05 AM → 6:10 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
3:58 AM → 7:05 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:20 AM
2h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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