There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Ludlow by train or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
3h 29m£39–89Drive 143.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Ludlow143.3 mi
2h 52m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to LudlowCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 24m£63–120
Exeter to Ludlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ludlow is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ludlow is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Ludlow via Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Exeter and Ludlow is 169 miles. The road distance is 144.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Ludlow without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 29m and costs £35 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Exeter to Ludlow, including transfers.
Exeter to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Ludlow is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Exeter to Ludlow.
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Ludlow via Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 29m.
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Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–18
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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