What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Ludlow?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Ludlow is to fly and train which costs £50 - £160 and takes 6h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Ludlow?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Ludlow is to fly and train which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Ludlow?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Ludlow Fish Bar via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Halesowen Bus Station and Kidderminster Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.

How far is it from Dublin to Ludlow?

The distance between Dublin and Ludlow is 221 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Ludlow without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Ludlow without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 52m and costs £65 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Ludlow?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Dublin to Ludlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Ludlow bus from?

Dublin to Ludlow bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Ludlow bus arrive?

Dublin to Ludlow bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Ludlow?

There are 776+ hotels available in Ludlow.

Dublin to Ludlow - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Ludlow by ferry, train, bus, busferry, plane, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Ludlowtrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
7h 52m
£65–144
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Ludlowcar
8h 39m
£50–333
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
4. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
20h 50m
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Ludlowtrain
5h 1m
£57–188
Ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Ludlowtrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
7h 59m
£71–205
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain
6h 25m
£66–180
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain
6h 17m
£50–152
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Ludlowtrain
6h 18m
£52–167
Fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ludlowtrain
6h 28m
£57–233
Fly to East Midlands Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane DUB - EMA
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain
7h 11m
£66–210

Dublin to Ludlow by ferry and train

26Weekly Services

7h 52mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Ludlow.

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Distance: 219.3 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ludlow, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Ludlow. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Ludlow. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Gresham Hotel to Ludlow Fish Bar via Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 20h 50m.

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