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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

    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 50m
    £83–257

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train
    7h 7m
    £39–139

  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 Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Newhall Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 292
    8h 38m

  4. Drive 185.3 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Ludlowcar car 185.3 mi
    3h 51m
    £46–66

  5. Bus, line 52 bus

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus bus X20
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777
    4. Take the bus from Barford St to Redditch Bus Stationbus bus 50A
    5. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Kidderminster Bus Stationbus bus 52
    6. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 292
    11h 43m

Colchester to Ludlow by train

Calendar211Weekly Trains
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Ludlow Fish Bar via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Newhall St, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 8h 38m.

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