There are 6 ways to get from Ludlow to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ludlow to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 36m£114–248Bus via London
cheapest- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 445
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
10h 15m£51–75Bus
- Take the bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Kidderminster Bus Stationbus 292
- Take the bus from Birmingham to Doverbus Michalovce
10h 5mDrive 219 mi
- Drive from Ludlow to Folkestonecar 219 mi
4h 23m£54–78Train, fly
- Take the train from Ludlow to Wilmslowtrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 50m£122–299Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h£102–213
Ludlow to Folkestone by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Folkestone is to bus via London which costs £50 - £75 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Folkestone is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Ludlow to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Ludlow Fish Bar and arriving at Guildhall Street via Kidderminster Bus Station, Halesowen Bus Station, Birmingham and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Folkestone Central via Crewe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Ludlow and Folkestone is 289 miles. The road distance is 220.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £110 - £250.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Ludlow to Folkestone, including transfers.
Ludlow to Folkestone bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, depart from Ludlow Fish Bar station.
Ludlow to Folkestone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 5m.
What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a train from Ludlow to Folkestone Central via Crewe, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Guildhall Street via Kidderminster Bus Station, Halesowen Bus Station, Newhall St, Birmingham, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 10h 5m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Ludlow to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £23–35
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 Ludlow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £10–15
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–23
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £55–160
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £55–85
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £110–160
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £40–60
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £85–120
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Crewe to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- 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
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £35–55
- 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/
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Birmingham to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–15
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Country Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Ludlow to Folkestone bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, arrive at Kidderminster Bus Station.
Ludlow to Folkestone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Folkestone is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Ludlow to Folkestone.
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