There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Ludlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
4h 50m£83–257Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain
7h 7m£39–139Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
- Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Newhall Stbus
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
8h 38mDrive 185.3 mi
- Drive from Colchester to Ludlowcar 185.3 mi
3h 51m£46–66Bus, line 52 bus
- Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus X20 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus X20
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from Barford St to Redditch Bus Stationbus 50A
- Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Kidderminster Bus Stationbus 52
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
11h 43m
Colchester to Ludlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Ludlow is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Ludlow is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Ludlow Fish Bar via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Newhall St, Halesowen Bus Station and Kidderminster Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Ludlow via Stratford, London Paddington and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Colchester and Ludlow is 257 miles. The road distance is 186.4 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £80 - £260.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Colchester to Ludlow, including transfers.
Colchester to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Ludlow train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Ludlow is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £80 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 38m.
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.
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–70
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- 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/
Bus from Barford St to Redditch Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
Bus from Redditch Bus Station to Kidderminster Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Phone
- +44 1279 793753
- info@centralconnect.info
- Website
- central-connect.co.uk
Bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.central-connect.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Colchester to Ludlow train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Ludlow is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Colchester to Ludlow.
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