How to Travel from

Blackpool to Ludlow

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Blackpool Ludlow

Cheapest

By car (217 km)

2 h 37 min

217 km.

from $11

Other

Rideshare

2 h 37 min

217 km.

from $8.26

Train via Crewe

3 h 28 min

162 km.

from $115.22

Train

3 h 45 min

162 km.

from $91.54

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Other from Preston to Crewe

Ave. Duration:

44 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$27.85–$113.92

Northern Rail

Phone:

+44 800 200 6060

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

northernrailway.co.uk/

Other from Blackpool North to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

1h 21m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.66–$17.72

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Other from Crewe to Ludlow

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$30.38–$46.83

Other from Manchester Piccadilly to Ludlow

Ave. Duration:

1h 37m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$46.83–$75.95

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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Ludlow is to drive which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Ludlow is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Ludlow?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Ludlow via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Ludlow?

The distance between Blackpool and Ludlow is 206 km. The road distance is 216.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Ludlow without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 28m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Blackpool to Ludlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Ludlow train from?

Blackpool to Ludlow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Where does the Blackpool to Ludlow train arrive?

Blackpool to Ludlow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Ludlow?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Ludlow is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Blackpool to Ludlow.

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

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Where can I stay near Ludlow?

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

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Fine

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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 Blackpool to Ludlow

Transport providers

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Northern Rail

Transport for Wales

Questions and Answers

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

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Ludlow?

How far is it from Blackpool to Ludlow?

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

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Can I drive from Blackpool to Ludlow?

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