The average train between Reading and Ludlow takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. 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.
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 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Ludlow station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Reading to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Reading to Ludlow train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Reading and Ludlow is 157 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Ludlow via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 58m.