There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Ludlow by train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Ludlowtrain Crewe - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 24m£33–70Drive 111.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Preston to Ludlowcar 111.7 mi
2h 23m£27–39Train
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ludlowtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 21m£46–87
Preston to Ludlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ludlow is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Ludlow is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Ludlow via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Preston and Ludlow is 111 miles. The road distance is 112.3 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Ludlow without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Preston to Ludlow, including transfers.
Preston to Ludlow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Ludlow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Ludlow is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Preston to Ludlow.
Book your Preston to Ludlow train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Ludlow via Crewe in around 2h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 784+ hotels available in Ludlow.