The average train between Welshpool and Ludlow takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Welshpool 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 every 2 hours between Welshpool and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welshpool is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Welshpool station and arriving at Ludlow station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Welshpool to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Welshpool station.
Welshpool to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Welshpool to Ludlow train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Welshpool and Ludlow is 43.5 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Welshpool to Ludlow via Shrewsbury in around 1h 15m.