There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Ludlow by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Ludlowtrain
4h 23m£52–232Bus via London
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Stationbus 445
9h 23m£31–78Drive 219.1 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Ludlowcar 219.1 mi
4h 23m£54–78Train, fly
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Wilmslow to Ludlowtrain
6h 53m£104–302Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain
4h 41m£42–178Bus
- Take the bus from Dover to Birminghambus Michalovce
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
10h 2m
Folkestone to Ludlow by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Ludlow is to bus via London which costs £30 - £80 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Ludlow is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Ludlow Fish Bar via Dover, Colmore Row, Halesowen Bus Station and Kidderminster Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Ludlow via London Euston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Folkestone and Ludlow is 289 miles. The road distance is 220.4 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £240.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Folkestone to Ludlow, including transfers.
Folkestone to Ludlow bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.
Folkestone to Ludlow train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Ludlow is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Ludlow via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Crewe in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Ludlow via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Country Bus Station, and Hereford in around 9h 23m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–150
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–80
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from London Euston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £250–290
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Wilmslow to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–45
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Dover to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–16
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- comments@diamondbuses.com
- Website
- diamondbuses.com
Bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Ludlow bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham station.
Folkestone to Ludlow train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Ludlow is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Folkestone to Ludlow.
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