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How to get fromDublin to Ludlowby ferry, train, bus, busferry, plane, car ferry, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Ludlow by ferry, train, bus, busferry, plane, car ferry, or car

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Ludlowtrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    7h 52m
    £78–124

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train
    6h 17m
    £45–146

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 435
    21h 8m

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Ludlowtrain train
    5h 4m
    £52–180

  5. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Ludlowtrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    7h 59m
    £115–267

  6. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Ludlowcar car
    8h 39m
    £49–322

  7. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain train
    6h 26m
    £51–182

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Ludlowtrain train
    6h 18m
    £48–167

  9. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ludlowtrain train
    6h 56m
    £52–232

Dublin to Ludlow by ferry and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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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 Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) to Ludlow Fish Bar via Belfast Glengall, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Millennium Point, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 21h 8m.

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