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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 10 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
    £81–150

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    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
    £49–330

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus bus 292
    19h 49m

  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 1m
    £55–188

  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
    £81–227

  6. 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 19m
    £58–190

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    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 20m
    £51–159

  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 17m
    £52–178

  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 24m
    £57–244

  10. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Derby 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
    6h 56m
    £68–207

Dublin to Ludlow by ferry and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest 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 The Gresham Hotel to Ludlow Fish Bar via Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 19h 49m.

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