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 Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlowtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 38m£82–174Drive 143.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Ludlowcar 143.9 mi
2h 56m£36–51Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ludlowtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 26m£91–156
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 56m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ludlow is to drive which takes 2h 56m 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 Parkway and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Exeter and Ludlow is 170 miles. The road distance is 144.7 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Ludlow without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 38m 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 Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Ludlow is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m 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 Parkway and Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 38m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–65
- 1st Class
- £75–110
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–85
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £26–40
Train from Cardiff Central to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–45
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