There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Ludlow Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Stationbus 445
2h 37m£25–35Drive 54.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Ludlow Castlecar 54.2 mi
1h 10m£14–20Train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 47m£46–105
Cheltenham to Ludlow Castle by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Ludlow Castle is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Ludlow Castle is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Ludlow Castle. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Ludlow via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Ludlow Castle is 65 miles. The road distance is 54.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Ludlow Castle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs £25 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Cheltenham to Ludlow Castle, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Ludlow Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Ludlow Castle is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs £25 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 2h 47m.
Cheltenham to Ludlow Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Ludlow Castle is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Cheltenham to Ludlow Castle.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Ludlow Castle, England?
National Express operates a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £16–22 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Ludlow Castle via Newport (S Wales) and Ludlow in around 2h 47m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–45
- 1st Class
- £45–65
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £20–28
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £26–40
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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