What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Ludlow?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Ludlow is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Ludlow?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Ludlow is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Ludlow?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ludlow Fish Bar via Bus Station, Lordswood Rd, Halesowen Bus Station and Kidderminster Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Ludlow?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Ludlow via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Ludlow?

The distance between Barnstaple and Ludlow is 209 miles. The road distance is 162.3 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Ludlow without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Ludlow without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 18m and costs £50 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Ludlow?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Barnstaple to Ludlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Ludlow bus from?

Barnstaple to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Ludlow train from?

Barnstaple to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Ludlow?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Ludlow is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 18m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Ludlow bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Ludlow train arrive?

Barnstaple to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Ludlow?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Ludlow is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Barnstaple to Ludlow.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Ludlow?

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Barnstaple to Ludlow - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Ludlow by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
5h 18m
£54–124
Drive 161.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Ludlowcar 161.4 mi
3h 15m
£40–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
6h 31m
£53–82
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ludlowtrain
6h 30m
£69–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Rdbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
9h 11m

Barnstaple to Ludlow by train

116Weekly Trains

5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 208.1 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Ludlow, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Ludlow via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar via Bus Station, Lordswood Rd, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 9h 11m.

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