There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Ludlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Ludlowtrain
4h 55m£35–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Stationbus 445
9h 33m£28–72Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
8h 59mDrive 187.4 mi
- Drive from Brighton to Ludlowcar 187.4 mi
3h 54m£47–67Train via Southampton
- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
6h 37m£87–236
Brighton to Ludlow by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Ludlow is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Ludlow is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Ludlow Fish Bar via Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Newhall St, Halesowen Bus Station and Kidderminster Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Ludlow via London Euston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Brighton and Ludlow is 272 miles. The road distance is 188.5 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £35 - £210.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Brighton to Ludlow, including transfers.
Brighton to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Ludlow train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Ludlow is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £35 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Brighton to Ludlow via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Crewe in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Ludlow Fish Bar via Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Newhall St, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 8h 59m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–150
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–80
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from London Euston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £250–290
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- comments@diamondbuses.com
- Website
- diamondbuses.com
Bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.
Brighton to Ludlow train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Ludlow is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Brighton to Ludlow.
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