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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Ludlow is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Ludlow is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Ludlow?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Ludlow via Reading and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Ludlow?

The distance between Basingstoke and Ludlow is 180 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Ludlow without a car is to train via Newport which takes 3h 36m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Basingstoke to Ludlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Ludlow train from?

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

Where does the Basingstoke to Ludlow train arrive?

Basingstoke to Ludlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Ludlow?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Ludlow is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Basingstoke to Ludlow.

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

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Where can I stay near Ludlow?

There are 719+ hotels available in Ludlow.

Basingstoke to Ludlow - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Ludlow by train, car, or bus

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Train via Newport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 36m
£73–171
Drive 119.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Ludlowcar 119.9 mi
2h 32m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain London Paddington - Hereford
4h 36m
£46–159
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
5h 3m

Basingstoke to Ludlow by train

191Weekly Trains

3h 36mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.2 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Ludlow via Reading and Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 36m.

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