There are 3 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Ludlow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain Crewe - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 43m£36–58Drive 71.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Ludlowcar 71.8 mi
1h 37m£18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Barbus 435
4h 35m
Aberystwyth to Ludlow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Ludlow is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Ludlow is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Ludlow Fish Bar via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Ludlow via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Ludlow is 109 miles. The road distance is 72.3 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Aberystwyth to Ludlow, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Ludlow is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Ludlow via Shrewsbury in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Ludlow Fish Bar via Bus Station in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01743 791208
- [email protected]
- Website
- Minsterley Motors
Bus from Bus Station to Ludlow Fish Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Minsterley Motors
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Aberystwyth to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Aberystwyth to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Ludlow is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Aberystwyth to Ludlow.
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