How to Travel from

Ashbourne to Ludlow

by Route or Car

Great Britain Ashbourne Ludlow

Cheapest

By car (121 km)

1 h 48 min

121 km.

from $6

Other

Bus, Train (Bus)

4 h 18 min

97 km.

from $98.23

Bus, Train (Line 32 bus)

5 h 49 min

97 km.

from $5.43

Bus, Train (Bus)

5 h 19 min

97 km.

from $84.47

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

Phone:

03457 125 678

Website:

eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Derby to Crewe

Ave. Duration:

1h 11m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$24.05–$43.04

West Midlands Trains

Phone:

+44 333 311 0039

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury

Ave. Duration:

1h 21m

Frequency:

Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Derby to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$40.50–$82.28

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury

Ave. Duration:

59 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$21.52–$32.91

Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow

Ave. Duration:

26 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$13.92–$21.52

Train from Crewe to Ludlow

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$30.38–$46.83

Bus operators

D&G Bus

Phone:

01782 332337

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

dgbus.co.uk/

Bus from Bus Station to Bus

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Trent Barton

Phone:

+44 1773 712265

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

trentbarton.co.uk/

Bus from Ashbourne Bus Station to Morledge

Ave. Duration:

39 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.44–$6.96

Bus from Bus Station to Wellington

Ave. Duration:

35 min

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$5.06–$6.08

High Peak

Phone:

0844 351 1120

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

highpeakbuses.com

Bus from Ashbourne Bus Station to Morledge

Ave. Duration:

47 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$8.86

Arriva Midlands

Phone:

0344 800 44 11

Website:

arrivabus.co.uk/midlands/

Bus from Guildhall Shopping Centre to Bus

Ave. Duration:

1h 32m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.96

Bus from Bus Station to Bus

Ave. Duration:

37 min

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$2.96

Diamond Bus Ltd

Phone:

0121 322 2222

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

diamondbuses.com/

Bus from Bus Station to Railway

Ave. Duration:

53 min

Frequency:

Twice daily

First Potteries

Phone:

0345 646 0707

Website:

firstbus.co.uk/potteries

Bus from Bus Station to Railway

Ave. Duration:

1h 2m

Frequency:

Hourly

Chaserider

Phone:

01543 758594

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

chaserider.co.uk/

Bus from Wellington Inn to Shrewsbury

Ave. Duration:

46 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Select Bus Services

Phone:

01785 330764

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

selectbusservices.com/

Bus from Bus Station to Bus

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Arriva Derby

Phone:

0344 800 44 11

Website:

arrivabus.co.uk/derby/

Bus from Bus Station to Railway

Ave. Duration:

51 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$15.19–$18.99

Minsterley Motors

Phone:

01743 791208

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

minsterleymotors.co.uk/

Bus from Bus Station to Council

Ave. Duration:

1h 13m

Frequency:

Hourly

What is the cheapest way to get from Ashbourne to Ludlow?

The cheapest way to get from Ashbourne to Ludlow is to drive which costs $22.83 - $34.78 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashbourne to Ludlow?

The fastest way to get from Ashbourne to Ludlow is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $22.83 - $34.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Ashbourne and Ludlow?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashbourne station to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Council Offices via Wellington Inn, Guildhall Shopping Centre, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Ashbourne to Ludlow?

The distance between Ashbourne and Ludlow is 205 km. The road distance is 118.4 km.

How do I travel from Ashbourne to Ludlow without a car?

The best way to get from Ashbourne to Ludlow without a car is to bus and train via Birmingham which takes 4h 18m and costs $70.65 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Ashbourne to Ludlow?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Ashbourne to Ludlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashbourne to Ludlow bus from?

Ashbourne to Ludlow bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Ashbourne to Ludlow bus arrive?

Ashbourne to Ludlow bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Wellington Inn station.

Can I drive from Ashbourne to Ludlow?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashbourne to Ludlow is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Ashbourne to Ludlow.

Where can I stay near Ludlow?

There are 630+ hotels available in Ludlow. Prices start at $69.72 per night.

Book in Ludlow

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Fine

8.7

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Fine

7.9

The Salwey Arms

Woofferton, Ludlow

Fine

8.5

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Ludlow Castle

Ludlow Castle is a ruined medieval fortification in the town of the same name in the English county of Shropshire, standing on a promontory overlooking the River Teme. The castle was probably founded by Walter de Lacy after the Norman Conquest and was one of the first stone castles to be built in England. During the civil war of the 12th century the castle changed hands several times between the de Lacys and rival claimants, and was further fortified with a Great Tower and a large outer bailey. In the mid-13th century, Ludlow was passed on to Geoffrey de Geneville, who rebuilt part of the inner bailey, and the castle played a part in the Second Barons' War. Roger Mortimer acquired the castle in 1301, further extending the internal complex of buildings. Richard, Duke of York, inherited the castle in 1425, and it became an important symbol of Yorkist authority during the Wars of the Roses. When Richard's son, Edward IV, seized the throne in 1461 it passed into the ownership of the Crown. Ludlow Castle was chosen as the seat of the Council of Wales and the Marches, effectively acting as the capital of Wales, and it was extensively renovated throughout the 16th century. By the 17th century the castle was luxuriously appointed, hosting cultural events such as the first performance of John Milton's masque Comus. Ludlow Castle was held by the Royalists during the English Civil War of the 1640s, until it was besieged and taken by a Parliamentarian army in 1646. The contents of the castle were sold off and a garrison was retained there for much of the interregnum.

St Laurence's Church

52°22′6″N 2°43′7″W / 52°N 2°W / 52; -2

Stokesay Castle

Stokesay Castle is one of the finest surviving fortified manor houses in England, and situated at Stokesay in Shropshire. It was largely built in its present form in the late 13th century by Laurence of Ludlow, on the earlier castle (some of which still survives) founded by its original owners the de Lacy family, from whom it passed to their de Verdun heirs, who retained feudal overlordship of Stokesay until at least 1317. Laurence 'of' Ludlow was one of the leading wool merchants in England, who intended it to form a secure private house and generate income as a commercial estate. Laurence's descendants continued to own the castle until the 16th century, when it passed through various private owners. By the time of the outbreak of the First English Civil War in 1642, Stokesay was owned by William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven (1608–1697), a supporter of King Charles I. After the Royalist war effort collapsed in 1645, Parliamentary forces besieged the castle in June and quickly forced its garrison to surrender. Parliament ordered the property to be slighted, but only minor damage was done to the walls, allowing Stokesay to continue to be used as a house by the Baldwyn family until the end of the 17th century.

Five ways to Travel from Ashbourne to Ludlow

Transport providers

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

West Midlands Trains

Cross Country

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

D&G Bus

Trent Barton

High Peak

Arriva Midlands

Diamond Bus Ltd

First Potteries

Chaserider

Select Bus Services

Arriva Derby

Minsterley Motors

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ashbourne to Ludlow?

What is the fastest way to get from Ashbourne to Ludlow?

Is there a direct bus between Ashbourne and Ludlow?

How far is it from Ashbourne to Ludlow?

How do I travel from Ashbourne to Ludlow without a car?

How long does it take to get from Ashbourne to Ludlow?

Where do I catch the Ashbourne to Ludlow bus from?

Where does the Ashbourne to Ludlow bus arrive?

Can I drive from Ashbourne to Ludlow?

Where can I stay near Ludlow?