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 Intl
- Take the train from London Euston to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Ludlow
4h 25m£52–257Train via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
4h 43m£42–179Bus via London
- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Newhall St
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar292
10h 4mDrive 219 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Ludlow219 mi
4h 21m£54–78Train, fly
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Wilmslow to Ludlow
6h 53m£109–303Bus
- Take the bus from Dover to BirminghamMichalovce
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar292
10h 8m
Folkestone to Ludlow by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Ludlow is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Ludlow is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Ludlow Fish Bar via London Victoria, Newhall St, Stourbridge Interchange and Kidderminster Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
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 25m.
The distance between Folkestone and Ludlow is 289 miles. The road distance is 220.3 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £50 - £260.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Folkestone to Ludlow, including transfers.
Folkestone to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West 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 25m and costs £50 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs and takes 10h 4m.
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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Ludlow Fish Bar via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Newhall St, Stourbridge Interchange, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 10h 4m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–180
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 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
- £35–150
- 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
- £11–75
- 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
- £22–50
- 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
- £8–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- 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 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
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 21m to drive from Folkestone to Ludlow.
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