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 15m£47–82Drive 86.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ludlow to Harlechcar 86.7 mi
2h 5m£22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Compasses Inn to Bus Stationbus 435
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus X75
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Minffordd stationbus T2
8h 29m
Ludlow to Harlech by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Harlech is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 5m.
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 Compasses Inn and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot and Minffordd station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
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 15m.
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 15m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Ludlow to Harlech, including transfers.
Ludlow to Harlech bus services, operated by Minsterley Motors, depart from Compasses Inn 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 15m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 29m.
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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Compasses Inn to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Minffordd station in around 8h 29m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- 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/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Bus Depot to Minffordd station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Ludlow to Harlech bus services, operated by Minsterley Motors, arrive at 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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