The average train between St Helens and Ludlow takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from St Helens 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.
No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Ludlow station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
St Helens to Ludlow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
St Helens to Ludlow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your St Helens to Ludlow train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between St Helens and Ludlow is 120.3 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Ludlow via Wigan North Western and Crewe in around 3h 8m.