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How to get fromColchester to Ludlowby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train via Newport

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain train
    4h 54m
    £110–208

  2. Drive 185.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Ludlowcar car 185.3 mi
    3h 51m
    £47–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 292
    9h 48m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Wolverhamptontrain train
    3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train
    5h 44m
    £93–171

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train
    7h 55m
    £109–184

Colchester to Ludlow by train

Calendar187Weekly Trains
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Colchester, England and Ludlow, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Ludlow via Stratford, London Paddington, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Ludlow Fish Bar via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Newhall St, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 9h 48m.

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