There are 3 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Ludlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to ShrewsburyAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to LudlowCrewe - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 48m£19–43Drive 71.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Ludlow71.2 mi
1h 45m£18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Station409
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Council Offices435
4h 25m
Aberystwyth to Ludlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Ludlow is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Ludlow is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Council Offices via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Ludlow via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Ludlow is 109 miles. The road distance is 71.6 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £19 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Aberystwyth to Ludlow, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Ludlow is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £19 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Ludlow via Shrewsbury in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Council Offices via Bus Station in around 4h 25m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01743 791208
- hayley@minsterleymotors.co.uk
- Website
- minsterleymotors.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Council Offices
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.minsterleymotors.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Aberystwyth to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Ludlow is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Aberystwyth to Ludlow.
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