There are 3 ways to get from Ludlow to Ely by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain
4h 43m£85–148Drive 143.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ludlow to Elycar 143.8 mi
2h 57m£36–51Train via Nottingham
- Take the train from Ludlow to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain
6h 22m£93–150
Ludlow to Ely by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Ely is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Ely is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Ely. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Ely via Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Ludlow and Ely is 192 miles. The road distance is 144.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Ely without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Ludlow to Ely, including transfers.
Ludlow to Ely train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Ely train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Ely is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Ludlow to Ely.
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What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Ely, England?
You can take a train from Ludlow to Ely via Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 43m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Ludlow to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
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