There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Ludlow by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain
2h 50m£23–89Drive 76.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Derby to Ludlowcar 76.8 mi
1h 41m£19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Derby to Birminghambus Michalovce
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
4h 50mTrain
- Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Ludlowtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
2h 58m£22–53
Derby to Ludlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Ludlow is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Ludlow is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Ludlow Fish Bar via Colmore Row, Halesowen Bus Station and Kidderminster Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Ludlow via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Derby and Ludlow is 112 miles. The road distance is 77.2 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Ludlow without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 2h 50m and costs £22 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Derby to Ludlow, including transfers.
Derby to Ludlow bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Ludlow is to train via Birmingham which takes 2h 50m and costs £22 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Derby to Ludlow via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby to Ludlow Fish Bar via Birmingham, Colmore Row, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 4h 50m.
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–27
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- 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
- £4–27
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–30
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Derby to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- 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
Derby to Ludlow bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham station.
Derby to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Ludlow is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Derby to Ludlow.
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