There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham to Ludlow by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain
3h 21m£54–99Drive 92.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nottingham to Ludlowcar 92.2 mi
1h 57m£23–33Train, line 9 bus, bus
- Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Colmore Row to Stourbridge Interchangebus 9
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
5h 2mTrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Ludlowtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
3h 33m£56–88Bus
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 150 / ...
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 292
5h 55m
Nottingham to Ludlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Ludlow is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Ludlow is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Ludlow Fish Bar via Birmingham Coach Station, Colmore Row, Halesowen Bus Station and Kidderminster Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Ludlow via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Nottingham and Ludlow is 127 miles. The road distance is 92.8 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Ludlow without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 21m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Nottingham to Ludlow, including transfers.
Nottingham to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Ludlow is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 21m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Nottingham to Ludlow via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar via Birmingham Coach Station, Moor St Station, Colmore Row, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 5h 55m.
Train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Colmore Row to Stourbridge Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- comments@diamondbuses.com
- Website
- diamondbuses.com
Bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Nottingham to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Nottingham to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Ludlow is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Nottingham to Ludlow.
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