How to Travel from

Basingstoke to Ludlow

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Basingstoke Ludlow

Cheapest

By car (198 km)

2 h 24 min

198 km.

from $10

Other

Rideshare

2 h 24 min

198 km.

from $7.53

Train via Newport

3 h 38 min

166 km.

from $144.89

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Reading to Newport

Ave. Duration:

1h 12m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$63.29–$151.89

Train from Reading to Hereford

Ave. Duration:

2h 27m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$75.95–$177.21

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Basingstoke to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

2h 2m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$82.28–$215.18

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ludlow

Ave. Duration:

1h 16m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$34.18–$51.90

Bus operators

Diamond Bus Ltd

Phone:

0121 322 2222

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

diamondbuses.com/

Bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Ludlow is to drive which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Ludlow is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Ludlow?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Ludlow via Reading and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Ludlow?

The distance between Basingstoke and Ludlow is 288 km. The road distance is 198.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Ludlow without a car is to train via Newport which takes 3h 38m and costs $92.39 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Basingstoke to Ludlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Ludlow train from?

Basingstoke to Ludlow train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Reading station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Ludlow train arrive?

Basingstoke to Ludlow train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Ludlow?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Ludlow is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Basingstoke to Ludlow.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Ludlow?

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Where can I stay near Ludlow?

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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.

Four ways to Travel from Basingstoke to Ludlow

Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Cross Country

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Diamond Bus Ltd

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Ludlow?

How far is it from Basingstoke to Ludlow?

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

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

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Ludlow train from?

Where does the Basingstoke to Ludlow train arrive?

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Ludlow?

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Ludlow?

Where can I stay near Ludlow?