There are 6 ways to get from Ludlow to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddington
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
4h 34m£96–224Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
7h 47m£41–212Bus
- Take the bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Kidderminster Bus Station292
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
- Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
9h 33mDrive 184.9 mi
- Drive from Ludlow to Colchester184.9 mi
3h 49m£45–65Train, fly
- Take the train from Ludlow to Wilmslow
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 6m£117–308Bus, train
- Take the bus from Compasses Inn to Bus Station435
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to London Euston
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
6h 12m
Ludlow to Colchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Colchester is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Colchester is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ludlow to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ludlow Fish Bar and arriving at Coach Stop via Kidderminster Bus Station, Halesowen Bus Station, Newhall St, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Colchester via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Ludlow and Colchester is 257 miles. The road distance is 185.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £95 - £230.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Ludlow to Colchester, including transfers.
Ludlow to Colchester bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, depart from Ludlow Fish Bar station.
Ludlow to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Colchester, England?
You can take a train from Ludlow to Colchester via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Coach Stop via Kidderminster Bus Station, Halesowen Bus Station, Newhall St, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 9h 33m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–180
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £26–40
Train from Ludlow to Wilmslow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–45
Train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–22
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Wolverhampton to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–130
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- comments@diamondbuses.com
- Website
- diamondbuses.com
Bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Kidderminster Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Newhall St to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 01743 791208
- hayley@minsterleymotors.co.uk
- Website
- minsterleymotors.co.uk
Bus from Compasses Inn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.minsterleymotors.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Ludlow to Colchester bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, arrive at Kidderminster Bus Station.
Ludlow to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Colchester is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Ludlow to Colchester.
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