Train Reading to Ludlow Castle from £81 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Ludlow Castle takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Ludlow Castle. 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: £81
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newport

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3h 6m

£69–127

Reading to Ludlow Castle train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Ludlow Castle. 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 Castle at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

7:39 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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