There are 6 ways to get from Ludlow to Watford 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 Milton Keynes Centraltrain
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain
2h 54m£32–304Train via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junctiontrain
3h 18m£26–125Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Kidderminster Bus Stationbus 292
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Merry Hill Bus Stationbus 25A
- Take the train from Sandwell & Dudley to Watford Junctiontrain
5h 44mDrive 131.3 mi
- Drive from Ludlow to Watfordcar 131.3 mi
2h 42m£32–46Train, fly
- Take the train from Ludlow to Wilmslowtrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
5h 10m£83–238Bus
- Take the bus from Compasses Inn to Bus Stationbus 435
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
7h 39m
Ludlow to Watford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Watford is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Watford is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ludlow to Watford. However, there are services departing from Compasses Inn and arriving at Town Hall via Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Watford. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Watford Junction via Crewe and Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Ludlow and Watford is 201 miles. The road distance is 132 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Watford without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £30 - £310.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Ludlow to Watford, including transfers.
Ludlow to Watford bus services, operated by Minsterley Motors, depart from Compasses Inn station.
Ludlow to Watford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Watford is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £30 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Watford, England?
You can take a train from Ludlow to Watford Junction via Crewe and Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Compasses Inn to Town Hall via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 3 in around 7h 39m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–160
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Ludlow to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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
- £12–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–210
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Sandwell & Dudley to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–95
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–55
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- comments@diamondbuses.com
- Website
- diamondbuses.com
Bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Kidderminster Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
Bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Merry Hill Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
- 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
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Ludlow to Watford bus services, operated by Minsterley Motors, arrive at Bus Station.
Ludlow to Watford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Watford is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Ludlow to Watford.
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