What is the cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ludlow to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Ludlow and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Ludlow to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Ludlow Fish Bar and arriving at Bus Station via Kidderminster Bus Station, Halesowen Bus Station and Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Ludlow and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Barnstaple via Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Ludlow to Barnstaple?

The distance between Ludlow and Barnstaple is 208 miles. The road distance is 164.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ludlow to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Ludlow to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £80 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Ludlow to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Ludlow to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ludlow to Barnstaple bus from?

Ludlow to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, depart from Ludlow Fish Bar station.

Where do I catch the Ludlow to Barnstaple train from?

Ludlow to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.

Train or bus from Ludlow to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Ludlow to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Ludlow to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Ludlow to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, arrive at Kidderminster Bus Station.

Where does the Ludlow to Barnstaple train arrive?

Ludlow to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Ludlow to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Barnstaple is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Ludlow to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Ludlow to Barnstaple?

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There are 4 ways to get from Ludlow to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 26m
£84–168
Drive 163.7 mi
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1. Drive from Ludlow to Barnstaplecar 163.7 mi
3h 12m
£40–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
6h 55m
£48–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Kidderminster Bus Stationbus 292
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Bus Stationbus 105
9h 8m

Ludlow to Barnstaple by train

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5h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.9 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Ludlow to Barnstaple via Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Bus Station via Kidderminster Bus Station, Halesowen Bus Station, and Lordswood Road in around 9h 8m.

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