There are 3 ways to get from Ludlow to Watford 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 Watford Junctiontrain
3h 17m£56–143Drive 131.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ludlow to Watfordcar 131.3 mi
2h 42m£33–48Train via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Watford Junctiontrain
4h 15m£56–109
Ludlow to Watford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Watford is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Watford is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Watford. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Watford Junction via Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Ludlow and Watford is 166 miles. The road distance is 132 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Watford without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £55 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Ludlow to Watford, including transfers.
Ludlow to Watford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Watford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury 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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What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Watford, England?
You can take a train from Ludlow to Watford Junction via Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 17m.
- 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 Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- 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
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Wolverhampton to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
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