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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ludlow is to car ferry and train which costs £65 - £130 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Ludlow is to fly and train which takes 4h 36m and costs £65 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Ludlow?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Ludlow Fish Bar via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Stourbridge Interchange and Kidderminster Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

How far is it from Belfast to Ludlow?

The distance between Belfast and Ludlow is 278 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Ludlow without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 38m and costs £130 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Belfast to Ludlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Ludlow bus from?

Belfast to Ludlow bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Ludlow bus arrive?

Belfast to Ludlow bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Ludlow?

There are 720+ hotels available in Ludlow.

Belfast to Ludlow - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Ludlow by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Ludlowtrain
5h 21m
£65–181
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain
5h 51m
£46–151
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Ludlowtrain
11h 38m
£131–188
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Ludlowtrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
12h 50m
£69–130
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
16h 20m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Ludlowtrain
4h 55m
£63–182
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain
5h 21m
£56–226
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
5h 57m
£63–158
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Ludlowtrain
4h 36m
£65–201
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Ludlowtrain
5h 35m
£66–182
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Ludlowtrain
11h 43m
£110–151
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ludlowcar
8h 11m
£101–162

Belfast to Ludlow by train, foot, bus, and ferry

26Weekly Services

11h 38mAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Ludlow.

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Distance: 276.6 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ludlow, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Ludlow. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the train to Crewe, then take the train to Ludlow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Ludlow via Dublin Connolly, Sean O'Casey Bridge, Castleforbes Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 11h 38m.

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