There are 5 ways to get from Ludlow to Welshpool by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ludlow to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand DX75
1h 44m£19–29Drive 32.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ludlow to Welshpool32.4 mi
44 min£9–12Train
- Take the train from Ludlow to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to WelshpoolBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
1h 48m£17–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ludlow to Welshpool32.4 mi
44 min£65–85Bus
- Take the bus from Compasses Inn to Bus Station435
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand DX75
2h 32m
Ludlow to Welshpool by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Welshpool is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Welshpool is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Ludlow to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Compasses Inn and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand D via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Welshpool via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Ludlow and Welshpool is 48 miles. The road distance is 32.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Welshpool without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 44m and costs £19 - £30.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Ludlow to Welshpool, including transfers.
Ludlow to Welshpool bus services, operated by Minsterley Motors, depart from Compasses Inn station.
Ludlow to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Welshpool is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £17 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Ludlow to Welshpool via Shrewsbury in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Compasses Inn to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D via Bus Station in around 2h 32m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Tanat Valley
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
Teaky's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1584 879 478
Annette's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1584 878 787
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More Questions & Answers
Ludlow to Welshpool bus services, operated by Minsterley Motors, arrive at Bus Station.
Ludlow to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Welshpool is 33 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Ludlow to Welshpool.
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