There are 3 ways to get from Ludlow to Harlech by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
5h 9m£41–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Assembly Rooms Park & Ride to Knighton Bus Stationbus X11
- Take the bus from Knighton Bus Station to Newtown Bus Stationbus 41A
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Minffordd stationbus T2
- Take the bus from Minffordd Ffestiniog station to Maes Parcio Cefn-coedbus G23
7h 31m£15–19Drive 86.7 mi
- Drive from Ludlow to Harlechcar 86.7 mi
2h 5m£22–32
Ludlow to Harlech by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Harlech is to bus which costs £14 - £20 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Harlech is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ludlow to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Assembly Rooms Park & Ride and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Knighton Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot and Minffordd Ffestiniog station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Harlech via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Ludlow and Harlech is 124 miles. The road distance is 87.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Harlech without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £40 - £70.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Ludlow to Harlech, including transfers.
Ludlow to Harlech bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Assembly Rooms Park & Ride station.
Ludlow to Harlech train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Harlech is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £20 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Harlech, Wales?
You can take a train from Ludlow to Harlech via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly Rooms Park & Ride to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Knighton Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Minffordd Ffestiniog station in around 7h 31m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Assembly Rooms Park & Ride to Knighton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Knighton Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Ludlow to Harlech bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Knighton Bus Station.
Ludlow to Harlech train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Harlech is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Ludlow to Harlech.
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