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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Ludlow takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 54m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Reading to Ludlow train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 55m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 29m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 35m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 35m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 35m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 33m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 5m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 35m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Ludlow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Ludlow, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Ludlow via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 55m.

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